James vs Kendra

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
Kendra Rank #687

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #687 for Kendra.

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

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendra at #687 in the United States.

What do James and Kendra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin).

Are James and Kendra boy or girl names?

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

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