James vs Kallum

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
Kallum Rank #1,809

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1809 for Kallum.

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

Kallum ___

  • Kallum James
  • Kallum Ross
  • Kallum Iain
  • Kallum Alistair
  • Kallum Duncan
  • Kallum Fraser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kallum

Finlay Fraser Isla Skye Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kallum more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kallum at #1809 in the United States.

What do James and Kallum mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kallum means "dove" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kallum boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kallum is primarily a boy name.

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