James vs Kemarion

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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Kemarion

Boy #4,542 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"combination of ke- (prefix) and Marion (beloved)"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,542
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemi, Mar, K

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kemarion Rank #4,542

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4542 for Kemarion.

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

Kemarion ___

  • Kemarion James
  • Kemarion Ray
  • Kemarion Dean
  • Kemarion Lee
  • Kemarion Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kemarion

Xavion Amarion Kamari Tyra Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kemarion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kemarion at #4542 in the United States.

What do James and Kemarion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kemarion means "combination of ke- (prefix) and Marion (beloved)" (American origin).

Are James and Kemarion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kemarion is primarily a boy name.

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