James vs Kekoa

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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Kekoa

Boy #2,625 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the koa tree (strength)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,625
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kekoa Rank #2,625

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2625 for Kekoa.

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

Kekoa ___

  • Kekoa James
  • Kekoa Kai
  • Kekoa Lani
  • Kekoa Malu
  • Kekoa Noa
  • Kekoa Hoku

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kekoa

Leilani Keahi Makoa Naia Pohaku

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kekoa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kekoa at #2625 in the United States.

What do James and Kekoa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kekoa means "the koa tree (strength)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Kekoa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kekoa is primarily a boy name.

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