James vs Kenrick

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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Kenrick

Boy #6,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold king, royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,258
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Rick, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kenrick Rank #6,258

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6258 for Kenrick.

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

Kenrick ___

  • Kenrick James
  • Kenrick Alexander
  • Kenrick William
  • Kenrick Thomas
  • Kenrick Edward
  • Kenrick Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenrick

Edmund Aldric Elric Wulfric Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenrick at #6258 in the United States.

What do James and Kenrick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kenrick means "bold king, royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kenrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenrick is primarily a boy name.

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