James vs Kaymere

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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Kaymere

Boy #6,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who fulfills, generous"

Origin: Arabic influence

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,391
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Mere, Kam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaymere Rank #6,391

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6391 for Kaymere.

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

Kaymere ___

  • Kaymere James
  • Kaymere Deon
  • Kaymere Andre
  • Kaymere Xavier
  • Kaymere Leon
  • Kaymere Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaymere

Zaire Amari Jamir Tamir Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaymere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaymere at #6391 in the United States.

What do James and Kaymere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaymere means "one who fulfills, generous" (Arabic influence origin).

Are James and Kaymere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaymere is primarily a boy name.

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