James vs Kemper

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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Kemper

Boy #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemp, Kem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kemper Rank #4,269

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4269 for Kemper.

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

Kemper ___

  • Kemper James
  • Kemper Cole
  • Kemper Lee
  • Kemper Grant
  • Kemper Reid
  • Kemper Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kemper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kemper at #4269 in the United States.

What do James and Kemper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin).

Are James and Kemper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kemper is primarily a boy name.

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