James vs Konye

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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Konye

Boy #5,847 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift from God"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,847
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko, Kye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Konye Rank #5,847

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5847 for Konye.

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

Konye ___

  • Konye James
  • Konye Emmanuel
  • Konye David
  • Konye Michael
  • Konye Isaiah
  • Konye Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Konye

Kofi Ama Kwame Abena Nana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Konye more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Konye at #5847 in the United States.

What do James and Konye mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Konye means "gift from God" (Akan origin).

Are James and Konye boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Konye is primarily a boy name.

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