James vs Keneil

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
Keneil Rank #32,233

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32233 for Keneil.

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

Keneil ___

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 Keneil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keneil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keneil at #32233 in the United States.

What do James and Keneil mean?

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

Are James and Keneil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keneil is primarily a boy name.

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