James vs Kooper

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
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Kooper

Boy #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barrel maker, cask craftsman"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Koop, Koo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kooper Rank #1,083

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1083 for Kooper.

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

Kooper ___

  • Kooper James
  • Kooper Lee
  • Kooper Grey
  • Kooper Cole
  • Kooper Dean
  • Kooper Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kooper

Hunter Parker Fletcher Sawyer Tanner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kooper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kooper at #1083 in the United States.

What do James and Kooper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kooper means "barrel maker, cask craftsman" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Kooper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kooper is primarily a boy name.

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