James vs Kourtney

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
Kourtney Rank #3,460

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3460 for Kourtney.

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

Kourtney ___

  • Kourtney Marie
  • Kourtney Renee
  • Kourtney Nicole
  • Kourtney Lynn
  • Kourtney Brooke
  • Kourtney Alexandria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kourtney

Madison Khloe Kendall Kylie Brody

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kourtney more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kourtney at #3460 in the United States.

What do James and Kourtney mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kourtney means "short nose" (Old French origin).

Are James and Kourtney boy or girl names?

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

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