James vs Kaleth

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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Kaleth

Boy #1,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented name, possibly faithful or gentle"

Origin: Modern English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,806
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kal, Kale

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaleth Rank #1,806

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1806 for Kaleth.

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

Kaleth ___

  • Kaleth James
  • Kaleth Owen
  • Kaleth Reed
  • Kaleth Sean
  • Kaleth Lane
  • Kaleth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaleth

Zara Talon Lyric Ember Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaleth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaleth at #1806 in the United States.

What do James and Kaleth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaleth means "invented name, possibly faithful or gentle" (Modern English origin).

Are James and Kaleth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaleth is primarily a boy name.

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