James vs Kamron

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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Kamron

Boy #1,872 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked nose, bent river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kamron Rank #1,872

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1872 for Kamron.

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

Kamron ___

  • Kamron Lee
  • Kamron James
  • Kamron Tyler
  • Kamron Deshawn
  • Kamron Ray
  • Kamron Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kamron

Jaylen Damon Darius Alexis Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kamron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kamron at #1872 in the United States.

What do James and Kamron mean?

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

Are James and Kamron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kamron is primarily a boy name.

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