James vs Korben

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Korben Rank #2,748

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2748 for Korben.

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

Korben ___

  • Korben James
  • Korben Lee
  • Korben Michael
  • Korben Ray
  • Korben Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Korben

Dallas Leelo Rhys Zora Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Korben more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Korben at #2748 in the United States.

What do James and Korben mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Korben means "raven, dark one" (Old French origin).

Are James and Korben boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Korben is primarily a boy name.

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