James vs Kene

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
Kene Rank #26,644

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26644 for Kene.

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

Kene ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kene more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kene at #26644 in the United States.

What do James and Kene mean?

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

Are James and Kene boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kene is primarily a boy name.

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