James vs Kentlee

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
Kentlee Rank #11,238

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11238 for Kentlee.

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

Kentlee ___

  • Kentlee James
  • Kentlee Wayne
  • Kentlee Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kentlee

Braxley Rylee Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kentlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kentlee at #11238 in the United States.

What do James and Kentlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kentlee means "Border land by the meadow" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are James and Kentlee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kentlee is primarily a boy name.

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