James vs Konrad

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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Konrad

Boy #1,899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Polish Scandinavian Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,899
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koni, Rad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Konrad Rank #1,899

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1899 for Konrad.

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

Konrad ___

  • Konrad Wilhelm
  • Konrad Heinrich
  • Konrad Friedrich
  • Konrad Erik
  • Konrad Lukas
  • Konrad Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Konrad

Klaus Gertrude Wilhelm Liesel Friedrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Konrad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Konrad at #1899 in the United States.

What do James and Konrad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Konrad means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Konrad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Konrad is primarily a boy name.

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