James vs Koy

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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Koy

Boy #3,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victorious people"

Origin: Greek via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch American Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,455
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Koy Rank #3,455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3455 for Koy.

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

Koy ___

  • Koy James
  • Koy Lee
  • Koy Ray
  • Koy Allen
  • Koy Wayne
  • Koy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Koy

Roy Troy Joy May Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Koy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Koy at #3455 in the United States.

What do James and Koy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Koy means "victorious people" (Greek via Dutch origin).

Are James and Koy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Koy is primarily a boy name.

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