James vs Kosmas

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
Kosmas Rank #18,669

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18669 for Kosmas.

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

Kosmas ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kosmas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kosmas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kosmas at #18669 in the United States.

What do James and Kosmas mean?

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

Are James and Kosmas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kosmas is primarily a boy name.

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