James vs Keilan

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
Keilan Rank #3,594

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3594 for Keilan.

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

Keilan ___

  • Keilan James
  • Keilan Patrick
  • Keilan Thomas
  • Keilan Michael
  • Keilan Ryan
  • Keilan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keilan

Niall Declan Fiona Aoife Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keilan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keilan at #3594 in the United States.

What do James and Keilan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keilan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Keilan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keilan is primarily a boy name.

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