James vs Kenzo

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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Kenzo

Boy #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong and healthy"

Origin: Japanese (健)

Cultural Roots

Japanese French International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#588
Total SSA Count
485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kenzo Rank #588

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #588 for Kenzo.

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

Kenzo ___

  • Kenzo James
  • Kenzo Louis
  • Kenzo Rene
  • Kenzo Takeshi
  • Kenzo Haruki
  • Kenzo Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kenzo

Enzo Renzo Kenji Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kenzo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenzo at #588 in the United States.

What do James and Kenzo mean?

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

Are James and Kenzo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kenzo is primarily a boy name.

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