James vs Keiner

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
Keiner Rank #4,840

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4840 for Keiner.

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

Keiner ___

  • Keiner James
  • Keiner Lee
  • Keiner Alexander
  • Keiner Cruz
  • Keiner Miguel
  • Keiner Santos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keiner

Kenzo Dario Mateo Leandro Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keiner more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keiner at #4840 in the United States.

What do James and Keiner mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keiner means "nobody, no one" (German origin).

Are James and Keiner boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keiner is primarily a boy name.

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