James vs Keagan

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
Keagan Rank #1,617

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1617 for Keagan.

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

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keagan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do James and Keagan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Keagan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.

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