James vs Kristopher

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
Kristopher Rank #1,174

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1174 for Kristopher.

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

Kristopher ___

  • Kristopher James
  • Kristopher Lee
  • Kristopher Michael
  • Kristopher Andrew
  • Kristopher John
  • Kristopher Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kristopher

Ashley Brandon Nicole Melissa Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kristopher more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kristopher at #1174 in the United States.

What do James and Kristopher mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kristopher boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kristopher is primarily a boy name.

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