James vs Kaylor

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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Kaylor

Girl #5,795 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, one who cuts cloth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,795
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kaye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaylor Rank #5,795

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5795 for Kaylor.

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

Kaylor ___

  • Kaylor Grace
  • Kaylor Rose
  • Kaylor Ann
  • Kaylor Marie
  • Kaylor Elizabeth
  • Kaylor Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaylor

Hadley Brayden Peyton Kinsley Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaylor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaylor at #5795 in the United States.

What do James and Kaylor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaylor means "tailor, one who cuts cloth" (Old French origin).

Are James and Kaylor boy or girl names?

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

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