James vs Konnor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Konnor

Boy #2,008 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,008
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kon, Konn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Konnor Rank #2,008

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2008 for Konnor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Konnor ___

  • Konnor James
  • Konnor Michael
  • Konnor Patrick
  • Konnor Ryan
  • Konnor Sean
  • Konnor Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Konnor

Declan Brendan Finn Regan Niall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Konnor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Konnor at #2008 in the United States.

What do James and Konnor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Konnor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Konnor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Konnor is primarily a boy name.

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