James vs Kouhei

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
Kouhei Rank #37,279

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37279 for Kouhei.

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

Kouhei ___

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 Kouhei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kouhei more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kouhei at #37279 in the United States.

What do James and Kouhei mean?

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

Are James and Kouhei boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kouhei is primarily a boy name.

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