Akeno vs James

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

Akeno Rank #11,325
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11325 for Akeno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akeno ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akeno

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeno or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Akeno at #11325 in the United States.

What do Akeno and James mean?

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

Are Akeno and James boy or girl names?

Akeno is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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