James vs Kenyon

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
Kenyon Rank #3,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

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

Kenyon ___

  • Kenyon James
  • Kenyon Cole
  • Kenyon Alexander
  • Kenyon Reid
  • Kenyon Michael
  • Kenyon Jace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenyon

Landon Declan Finley Maeve Elara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenyon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do James and Kenyon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Kenyon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.

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