James vs Kairo

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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Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#238
Total SSA Count
1,478
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kair

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kairo Rank #238

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #238 for Kairo.

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

Kairo ___

  • Kairo James
  • Kairo Xavier
  • Kairo Isaiah
  • Kairo Zion
  • Kairo Elijah
  • Kairo Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kairo

Zion Malakai Kyrie Amara Saniyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kairo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kairo at #238 in the United States.

What do James and Kairo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are James and Kairo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.

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