James vs Kullen

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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Kullen

Boy #5,074 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hill, ridge, small summit"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,074
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kull

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kullen Rank #5,074

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5074 for Kullen.

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

Kullen ___

  • Kullen James
  • Kullen Lee
  • Kullen Ray
  • Kullen Thomas
  • Kullen Scott
  • Kullen Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kullen

Sven Lars Axel Freya Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kullen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kullen at #5074 in the United States.

What do James and Kullen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kullen means "hill, ridge, small summit" (Scandinavian origin).

Are James and Kullen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kullen is primarily a boy name.

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