James vs Kaire

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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Kaire

Boy #3,301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be glad"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

African East African Greek Kenyan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,301
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaire Rank #3,301

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3301 for Kaire.

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

Kaire ___

  • Kaire James
  • Kaire Emmanuel
  • Kaire David
  • Kaire Michael
  • Kaire Joseph
  • Kaire Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaire

Amara Jabari Zola Kwame Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaire at #3301 in the United States.

What do James and Kaire mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaire means "rejoice, be glad" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kaire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaire is primarily a boy name.

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