James vs Kameron

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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Kameron

Boy #429 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked nose"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#429
Total SSA Count
737
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Cam, Kamo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kameron Rank #429

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #429 for Kameron.

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

Kameron ___

  • Kameron James
  • Kameron Lee
  • Kameron Anthony
  • Kameron Xavier
  • Kameron Marcus
  • Kameron Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kameron

Jaylen Darius Maya Briana Kyree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kameron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kameron at #429 in the United States.

What do James and Kameron mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kameron means "crooked nose" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kameron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kameron is primarily a boy name.

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