James vs Kenzai

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
Kenzai Rank #3,253

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3253 for Kenzai.

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

Kenzai ___

  • Kenzai James
  • Kenzai Ryu
  • Kenzai Alexander
  • Kenzai Lee
  • Kenzai Asher

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenzai

Sakura Renzo Mika Kenji Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenzai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenzai at #3253 in the United States.

What do James and Kenzai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kenzai means "strong, healthy" (Japanese (ken 健) origin).

Are James and Kenzai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenzai is primarily a boy name.

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