James vs Kennon

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
Kennon Rank #5,766

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5766 for Kennon.

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

Kennon ___

  • Kennon James
  • Kennon Michael
  • Kennon Lee
  • Kennon Patrick
  • Kennon Scott
  • Kennon Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kennon

Brennan Declan Rowan Finnegan Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kennon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kennon at #5766 in the United States.

What do James and Kennon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kennon means "little wolf, wolf pup" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Kennon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kennon is primarily a boy name.

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