James vs Kutter

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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Kutter

Boy #3,563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts, cutter of cloth or stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,563
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kutt, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kutter Rank #3,563

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3563 for Kutter.

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

Kutter ___

  • Kutter James
  • Kutter Lee
  • Kutter Dean
  • Kutter Blake
  • Kutter Ray
  • Kutter Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kutter

Hunter Ryker Ranger Scout Blaze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kutter more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kutter at #3563 in the United States.

What do James and Kutter mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kutter means "one who cuts, cutter of cloth or stone" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kutter boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kutter is primarily a boy name.

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