James vs Keelon

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
Keelon Rank #25,886

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25886 for Keelon.

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

Keelon ___

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 Keelon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keelon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keelon at #25886 in the United States.

What do James and Keelon mean?

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

Are James and Keelon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keelon is primarily a boy name.

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