James vs Kush

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
Kush Rank #4,566

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4566 for Kush.

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

Kush ___

  • Kush Raj
  • Kush Aryan
  • Kush Dev
  • Kush Veer
  • Kush Aiden
  • Kush Jay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kush

Lav Ram Sita Arjun Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kush more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kush at #4566 in the United States.

What do James and Kush mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kush boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kush is primarily a boy name.

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