James vs Kemuel

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
Kemuel Rank #4,380

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4380 for Kemuel.

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

Kemuel ___

  • Kemuel David
  • Kemuel James
  • Kemuel Aaron
  • Kemuel Joshua
  • Kemuel Elias
  • Kemuel Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kemuel

Elisha Miriam Samuel Leah Jephthah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kemuel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kemuel at #4380 in the United States.

What do James and Kemuel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kemuel means "helper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kemuel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kemuel is primarily a boy name.

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