James vs Kaydence

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
Kaydence Rank #1,202

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1202 for Kaydence.

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

Kaydence ___

  • Kaydence Rose
  • Kaydence Ann
  • Kaydence Grace
  • Kaydence Marie
  • Kaydence Elizabeth
  • Kaydence Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaydence

Brayden Colton Harmony Melody Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaydence more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaydence at #1202 in the United States.

What do James and Kaydence mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaydence means "a falling, descent" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kaydence boy or girl names?

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

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