James vs Kaycee

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
Kaycee Rank #1,381

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1381 for Kaycee.

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

Kaycee ___

  • Kaycee Lynn
  • Kaycee Ann
  • Kaycee Marie
  • Kaycee Jo
  • Kaycee Lee
  • Kaycee Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaycee

Kelsey Tyler Jordan Delaney Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaycee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaycee at #1381 in the United States.

What do James and Kaycee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaycee means "alert, watchful" (Irish Cathasach origin).

Are James and Kaycee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaycee is primarily a girl name.

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