James vs Kori

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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Kori

Girl #894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#894
Total SSA Count
299
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kori Rank #894

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #894 for Kori.

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

Kori ___

  • Kori Ann
  • Kori Marie
  • Kori Lynn
  • Kori Grace
  • Kori Lee
  • Kori Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kori

Tori Rory Bryce Derek Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kori at #894 in the United States.

What do James and Kori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kori means "maiden, girl" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kori boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kori is primarily a girl name.

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