James vs Kaimir

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

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Kaimir

Boy #3,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proclaimer of peace"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,657
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kaz, Mir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaimir Rank #3,657

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3657 for Kaimir.

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

Kaimir ___

  • Kaimir James
  • Kaimir Alexander
  • Kaimir Thomas
  • Kaimir Lee
  • Kaimir William
  • Kaimir Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaimir

Cassia Zephyr Lyra Soren Petra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaimir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaimir at #3657 in the United States.

What do James and Kaimir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaimir means "proclaimer of peace" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Kaimir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaimir is primarily a boy name.

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