James vs Kross

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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Kross

Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kro, Kry, Krie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kross Rank #1,317

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1317 for Kross.

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

Kross ___

  • Kross James
  • Kross Alexander
  • Kross Michael
  • Kross William
  • Kross David
  • Kross Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kross

Knox Cruz Axl Reign Psalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kross more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kross at #1317 in the United States.

What do James and Kross mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are James and Kross boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.

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