James vs Kroy

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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Kroy

Boy #6,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"modern invented name, no established meaning"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,104
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kroy Rank #6,104

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6104 for Kroy.

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

Kroy ___

  • Kroy James
  • Kroy Lee
  • Kroy Alexander
  • Kroy Michael
  • Kroy Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kroy

Brody Troy Brayden Kylie Kendall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kroy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kroy at #6104 in the United States.

What do James and Kroy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kroy means "modern invented name, no established meaning" (American origin).

Are James and Kroy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kroy is primarily a boy name.

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