James vs Kaylee

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

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Kaylee

Girl #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Lee, KK

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaylee Rank #220

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #220 for Kaylee.

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

Kaylee ___

  • Kaylee Grace
  • Kaylee Marie
  • Kaylee Ann
  • Kaylee Lynn
  • Kaylee Nicole
  • Kaylee Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaylee

Jaden Tyler Hayden Brayden Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaylee at #220 in the United States.

What do James and Kaylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaylee means "slender, fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kaylee boy or girl names?

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

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