James vs Keaton

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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Keaton

Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#844
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keat, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keaton Rank #844

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #844 for Keaton.

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

Keaton ___

  • Keaton James
  • Keaton Cole
  • Keaton Grey
  • Keaton Riley
  • Keaton Thomas
  • Keaton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keaton

Cooper Harper Greyson Piper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keaton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keaton at #844 in the United States.

What do James and Keaton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Keaton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.

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