James vs Kroi

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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Kroi

Boy #5,279 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"after, behind (positional)"

Origin: Khmer

Cultural Roots

Cambodian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,279
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kroi Rank #5,279

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5279 for Kroi.

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

Kroi ___

  • Kroi James
  • Kroi Lee
  • Kroi Thomas
  • Kroi Henry
  • Kroi Dean
  • Kroi Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kroi

Sokha Dara Remy Kai Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kroi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kroi at #5279 in the United States.

What do James and Kroi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kroi means "after, behind (positional)" (Khmer origin).

Are James and Kroi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kroi is primarily a boy name.

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