James vs Kaleo

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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Kaleo

Boy #1,103 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the sound"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,103
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Leo, Kale

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaleo Rank #1,103

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1103 for Kaleo.

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

Kaleo ___

  • Kaleo James
  • Kaleo Noa
  • Kaleo Kai
  • Kaleo Reef
  • Kaleo River
  • Kaleo Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaleo

Leilani Koa Makoa Nani Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaleo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaleo at #1103 in the United States.

What do James and Kaleo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaleo means "the sound" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kaleo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaleo is primarily a boy name.

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