James vs Kurtis

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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Kurtis

Boy #3,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-bred, polite"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,844
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kurt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kurtis Rank #3,844

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3844 for Kurtis.

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

Kurtis ___

  • Kurtis James
  • Kurtis Lee
  • Kurtis Allen
  • Kurtis Wayne
  • Kurtis Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kurtis

Travis Brandon Justin Ashley Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kurtis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kurtis at #3844 in the United States.

What do James and Kurtis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kurtis means "courteous, well-bred, polite" (Old French origin).

Are James and Kurtis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kurtis is primarily a boy name.

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