James vs Kaio

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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Kaio

Boy #4,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,096
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaio Rank #4,096

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4096 for Kaio.

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

Kaio ___

  • Kaio James
  • Kaio Lee
  • Kaio Andre
  • Kaio Marcus
  • Kaio Zen
  • Kaio Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaio

Kai Luca Mateus Theo Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaio at #4096 in the United States.

What do James and Kaio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaio means "rejoice, be happy" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kaio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaio is primarily a boy name.

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