James vs Keaten

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
Keaten Rank #21,953

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21953 for Keaten.

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

Keaten ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keaten

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keaten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keaten at #21953 in the United States.

What do James and Keaten mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Keaten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keaten is primarily a boy name.

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