James vs Kuma

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
Kuma Rank #9,061

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9061 for Kuma.

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

Kuma ___

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 Kuma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kuma more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kuma at #9061 in the United States.

What do James and Kuma mean?

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

Are James and Kuma boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kuma is primarily a boy name.

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