James vs Kais

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
Kais Rank #3,926

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3926 for Kais.

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

Kais ___

  • Kais Omar
  • Kais Ali
  • Kais Hassan
  • Kais Tariq
  • Kais Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kais

Ziad Rami Nadia Layla Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kais more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kais at #3926 in the United States.

What do James and Kais mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kais means "firm, steadfast, hard" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Kais boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kais is primarily a boy name.

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