James vs Kelsie

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

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Kelsie

Girl #2,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ship's victory"

Origin: Old English Ceol + sige

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,315
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kels, Kell, Elsi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kelsie Rank #2,315

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2315 for Kelsie.

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

Kelsie ___

  • Kelsie Anne
  • Kelsie Marie
  • Kelsie Grace
  • Kelsie Lynn
  • Kelsie Paige
  • Kelsie Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kelsie

Ashley Courtney Lindsey Tyler Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kelsie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kelsie at #2315 in the United States.

What do James and Kelsie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kelsie means "ship's victory" (Old English Ceol + sige origin).

Are James and Kelsie boy or girl names?

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

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