James vs Kayci

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
Kayci Rank #5,128

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5128 for Kayci.

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

Kayci ___

  • Kayci Marie
  • Kayci Lynn
  • Kayci Elizabeth
  • Kayci Ann
  • Kayci Grace
  • Kayci Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayci

Brynn Reece Quinn Rylee Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayci more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayci at #5128 in the United States.

What do James and Kayci mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayci means "alert, vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kayci boy or girl names?

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

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