James vs Kelsea

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
Kelsea Rank #3,914

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3914 for Kelsea.

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

Kelsea ___

  • Kelsea Anne
  • Kelsea Jo
  • Kelsea Grace
  • Kelsea Marie
  • Kelsea Kay
  • Kelsea Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kelsea

Hadley Finley Emery Blake Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kelsea more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kelsea at #3914 in the United States.

What do James and Kelsea mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kelsea means "chalk landing place" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kelsea boy or girl names?

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

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