James vs Kailo

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
Kailo Rank #2,249

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2249 for Kailo.

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

Kailo ___

  • Kailo James
  • Kailo River
  • Kailo Blue
  • Kailo Finn
  • Kailo Reed
  • Kailo Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kailo

Milo Zephyr Nova Sage Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kailo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kailo at #2249 in the United States.

What do James and Kailo mean?

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

Are James and Kailo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kailo is primarily a boy name.

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