James vs Kent

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
Kent Rank #1,636

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1636 for Kent.

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

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kent more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do James and Kent mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are James and Kent boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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