James vs Kentrell

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

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Kentrell

Boy #1,647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)"

Origin: Modern American/Old English

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,647
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kent, Ken, Trell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kentrell Rank #1,647

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1647 for Kentrell.

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

Kentrell ___

  • Kentrell Deshawn
  • Kentrell Marcus
  • Kentrell James
  • Kentrell Lamar
  • Kentrell Andre
  • Kentrell Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kentrell

Dontrell Tavion Janiyah Keshawn Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kentrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kentrell at #1647 in the United States.

What do James and Kentrell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kentrell means "coined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)" (Modern American/Old English origin).

Are James and Kentrell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kentrell is primarily a boy name.

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