James vs Keilyn

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
Keilyn Rank #3,405

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3405 for Keilyn.

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

Keilyn ___

  • Keilyn Rose
  • Keilyn Marie
  • Keilyn Grace
  • Keilyn Anne
  • Keilyn Joy
  • Keilyn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keilyn

Brynn Lyla Aiden Caden Nolan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keilyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keilyn at #3405 in the United States.

What do James and Keilyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keilyn means "slender and fair" (Irish origin).

Are James and Keilyn boy or girl names?

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

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