James vs Kendre

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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Kendre

Boy #6,546 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,546
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kendre Rank #6,546

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6546 for Kendre.

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

Kendre ___

  • Kendre James
  • Kendre Lee
  • Kendre Michael
  • Kendre Ray
  • Kendre Andre
  • Kendre Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendre

Kendall Kyler Kamari Kali Kobe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendre at #6546 in the United States.

What do James and Kendre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kendre means "royal power" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kendre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kendre is primarily a boy name.

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