James vs Kaydon

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
Kaydon Rank #3,647

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3647 for Kaydon.

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

Kaydon ___

  • Kaydon James
  • Kaydon Lee
  • Kaydon Michael
  • Kaydon Cole
  • Kaydon Ryan
  • Kaydon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaydon

Jaxton Braxton Layla Kylie Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaydon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaydon at #3647 in the United States.

What do James and Kaydon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaydon means "fighter, battle" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kaydon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaydon is primarily a boy name.

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