James vs Keiler

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
Keiler Rank #4,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4930 for Keiler.

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

Keiler ___

  • Keiler James
  • Keiler Michael
  • Keiler Thomas
  • Keiler William
  • Keiler Ryan
  • Keiler Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keiler

Kyler Tyler Milo Decker Archer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keiler more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keiler at #4930 in the United States.

What do James and Keiler mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keiler means "keeper of the keys" (Old English origin).

Are James and Keiler boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keiler is primarily a boy name.

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