James vs Keion

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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Keion

Boy #2,944 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,944
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Ki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keion Rank #2,944

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2944 for Keion.

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

Keion ___

  • Keion James
  • Keion Michael
  • Keion Andre
  • Keion Darius
  • Keion Marcus
  • Keion Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keion

Deon Jaylen Kamari Zion Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keion at #2944 in the United States.

What do James and Keion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keion means "ancient, enduring" (Irish origin).

Are James and Keion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keion is primarily a boy name.

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