James vs Keo

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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Keo

Boy #6,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the wind, breath of life"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,654
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keo Rank #6,654

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6654 for Keo.

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

Keo ___

  • Keo James
  • Keo Kai
  • Keo Lani
  • Keo River
  • Keo Cole
  • Keo Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keo

Kai Koa Leilani Makena Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keo at #6654 in the United States.

What do James and Keo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keo means "the wind, breath of life" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Keo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keo is primarily a boy name.

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