James vs Kendrix

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

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Kendrix

Boy #1,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,329
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Drix

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kendrix Rank #1,329

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1329 for Kendrix.

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

Kendrix ___

  • Kendrix James
  • Kendrix Lee
  • Kendrix Wayne
  • Kendrix Andre
  • Kendrix Marcus
  • Kendrix Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendrix

Kendall Kameron Kaiden Brixton Maddox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendrix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendrix at #1329 in the United States.

What do James and Kendrix mean?

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

Are James and Kendrix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kendrix is primarily a boy name.

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