James vs Keiko

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
Keiko Rank #5,574

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5574 for Keiko.

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

Keiko ___

  • Keiko Marie
  • Keiko Lynn
  • Keiko Rose
  • Keiko Ann
  • Keiko Grace
  • Keiko Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keiko

Hana Yuki Sakura Riku Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keiko more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keiko at #5574 in the United States.

What do James and Keiko mean?

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

Are James and Keiko boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keiko is primarily a girl name.

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