James vs Kaid

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
Kaid Rank #4,570

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4570 for Kaid.

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

Kaid ___

  • Kaid James
  • Kaid Alexander
  • Kaid Michael
  • Kaid Thomas
  • Kaid Elias
  • Kaid Brennan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaid

Zara Raya Tariq Amir Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaid at #4570 in the United States.

What do James and Kaid mean?

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

Are James and Kaid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaid is primarily a boy name.

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