James vs Kendry

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

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Kendry

Boy #1,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)"

Origin: Old Welsh Cynwrig

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kend

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kendry Rank #1,718

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1718 for Kendry.

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

Kendry ___

  • Kendry James
  • Kendry Lee
  • Kendry Cole
  • Kendry Miles
  • Kendry Xavier
  • Kendry Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kendry

Dontae Kamari Zaire Keyona Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kendry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kendry at #1718 in the United States.

What do James and Kendry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kendry means "royal power, bold ruler (via Kendrick)" (Old Welsh Cynwrig origin).

Are James and Kendry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kendry is primarily a boy name.

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