James vs Kordell

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
Kordell Rank #4,452

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4452 for Kordell.

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

Kordell ___

  • Kordell James
  • Kordell Michael
  • Kordell Ray
  • Kordell Lee
  • Kordell Wayne
  • Kordell David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kordell

Darnell Keyshawn Trevion Marquez Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kordell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kordell at #4452 in the United States.

What do James and Kordell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kordell means "rope maker" (Old French origin).

Are James and Kordell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kordell is primarily a boy name.

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