James vs Kellin

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
Kellin Rank #2,966

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2966 for Kellin.

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

Kellin ___

  • Kellin James
  • Kellin Cole
  • Kellin Lee
  • Kellin Quinn
  • Kellin Blake
  • Kellin August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kellin

Declan Finn Rowan Sloane Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kellin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kellin at #2966 in the United States.

What do James and Kellin mean?

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

Are James and Kellin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kellin is primarily a boy name.

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