James vs Kelcie

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
Kelcie Rank #8,381

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8381 for Kelcie.

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

Kelcie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kelcie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kelcie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kelcie at #8381 in the United States.

What do James and Kelcie mean?

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

Are James and Kelcie boy or girl names?

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

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