James vs Konstantinos

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Konstantinos Rank #2,735

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2735 for Konstantinos.

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

Konstantinos ___

  • Konstantinos Alexandros
  • Konstantinos Nikolaos
  • Konstantinos Ioannis
  • Konstantinos Georgios
  • Konstantinos Petros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Konstantinos

Alexandros Nikolaos Eleni Maria Despina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Konstantinos more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Konstantinos at #2735 in the United States.

What do James and Konstantinos mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Konstantinos means "steadfast, constant" (Latin origin).

Are James and Konstantinos boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Konstantinos is primarily a boy name.

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