James vs Karreem

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
Karreem Rank #17,102

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17102 for Karreem.

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

Karreem ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karreem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karreem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karreem at #17102 in the United States.

What do James and Karreem mean?

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

Are James and Karreem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Karreem is primarily a boy name.

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