James vs Kenton

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
Kenton Rank #2,115

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2115 for Kenton.

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

Kenton ___

  • Kenton James
  • Kenton William
  • Kenton Thomas
  • Kenton Andrew
  • Kenton Clark
  • Kenton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenton

Dalton Colton Preston Vivienne Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do James and Kenton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kenton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.

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