James vs Kadeem

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

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Kadeem

Boy #4,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, one who serves"

Origin: Arabic khadim

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,484
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Deem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kadeem Rank #4,484

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4484 for Kadeem.

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

Kadeem ___

  • Kadeem James
  • Kadeem Anthony
  • Kadeem Malik
  • Kadeem Xavier
  • Kadeem Andre
  • Kadeem Jamal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kadeem

Hakeem Kareem Malik Zaire Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kadeem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kadeem at #4484 in the United States.

What do James and Kadeem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kadeem means "servant, one who serves" (Arabic khadim origin).

Are James and Kadeem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kadeem is primarily a boy name.

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