James vs Kelix

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
Kelix Rank #25,015

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25015 for Kelix.

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

Kelix ___

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 Kelix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kelix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kelix at #25015 in the United States.

What do James and Kelix mean?

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

Are James and Kelix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kelix is primarily a boy name.

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