James vs Keiden

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

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Keiden

Boy #4,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little battle, warrior spirit"

Origin: Irish/Welsh cadan

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,412
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keiden Rank #4,412

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4412 for Keiden.

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

Keiden ___

  • Keiden James
  • Keiden Michael
  • Keiden Alexander
  • Keiden Lee
  • Keiden Thomas
  • Keiden Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keiden

Aiden Brayden Hayden Jayden Kyleigh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keiden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keiden at #4412 in the United States.

What do James and Keiden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keiden means "little battle, warrior spirit" (Irish/Welsh cadan origin).

Are James and Keiden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keiden is primarily a boy name.

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