James vs Kailon

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
Kailon Rank #5,041

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5041 for Kailon.

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

Kailon ___

  • Kailon James
  • Kailon Lee
  • Kailon Michael
  • Kailon Thomas
  • Kailon Ryan
  • Kailon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kailon

Bryson Kylie Jaxon Zoey Gavin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kailon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kailon at #5041 in the United States.

What do James and Kailon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kailon means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kailon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kailon is primarily a boy name.

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