James vs Korey

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

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Korey

Boy #2,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, cauldron"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,642
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, Koy, Koie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Korey Rank #2,642

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2642 for Korey.

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

Korey ___

  • Korey James
  • Korey Michael
  • Korey Lee
  • Korey Dean
  • Korey Blake
  • Korey Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Korey

Tyler Casey Jordan Kayla Tara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Korey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Korey at #2642 in the United States.

What do James and Korey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Korey means "hollow, cauldron" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Korey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Korey is primarily a boy name.

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