James vs Kubrick

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
Kubrick Rank #43,609

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43609 for Kubrick.

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

Kubrick ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kubrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kubrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kubrick at #43609 in the United States.

What do James and Kubrick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kubrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kubrick is primarily a boy name.

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