James vs Korie

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

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Korie

Girl #4,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow, hollow dweller"

Origin: Irish/Norse

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,719
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Korie Rank #4,719

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4719 for Korie.

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

Korie ___

  • Korie Lynn
  • Korie Anne
  • Korie Mae
  • Korie Grace
  • Korie Lee
  • Korie Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Korie

Logan Harper Jordan Taylor Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Korie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Korie at #4719 in the United States.

What do James and Korie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Korie means "from the hollow, hollow dweller" (Irish/Norse origin).

Are James and Korie boy or girl names?

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

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