James vs Keaven

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
Keaven Rank #29,469

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29469 for Keaven.

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

Keaven ___

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 Keaven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keaven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keaven at #29469 in the United States.

What do James and Keaven mean?

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

Are James and Keaven boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keaven is primarily a boy name.

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