James vs Kenlee

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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Kenlee

Girl #2,946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal meadow, king's clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,946
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken, Kenna, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kenlee Rank #2,946

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2946 for Kenlee.

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

Kenlee ___

  • Kenlee Grace
  • Kenlee Mae
  • Kenlee Rose
  • Kenlee Ann
  • Kenlee Claire
  • Kenlee Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenlee

Brynlee Kinsley Hadley Bentley Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenlee at #2946 in the United States.

What do James and Kenlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kenlee means "royal meadow, king's clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kenlee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenlee is primarily a girl name.

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