James vs Kahmal

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
Kahmal Rank #20,910

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20910 for Kahmal.

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

Kahmal ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kahmal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kahmal more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kahmal at #20910 in the United States.

What do James and Kahmal mean?

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

Are James and Kahmal boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kahmal is primarily a boy name.

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