James vs Keane

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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Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,592
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kea, Key, Keie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keane Rank #6,592

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6592 for Keane.

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

Keane ___

  • Keane Patrick
  • Keane James
  • Keane William
  • Keane Thomas
  • Keane Michael
  • Keane Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keane

Declan Liam Finn Cormac Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keane more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do James and Keane mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin).

Are James and Keane boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keane is primarily a boy name.

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