James vs Keandre

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

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Keandre

Boy #3,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, warrior (from Andre component)"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,213
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ke, Andre, KA

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keandre Rank #3,213

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3213 for Keandre.

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

Keandre ___

  • Keandre James
  • Keandre Michael
  • Keandre Lee
  • Keandre Darius
  • Keandre Marcus
  • Keandre Antoine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keandre

Deja Jalen Shaniya Devante Anaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keandre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keandre at #3213 in the United States.

What do James and Keandre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keandre means "manly, warrior (from Andre component)" (Greek via French origin).

Are James and Keandre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keandre is primarily a boy name.

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