James vs Keon

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

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Keon

Boy #1,158 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keon Rank #1,158

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1158 for Keon.

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

Keon ___

  • Keon James
  • Keon Michael
  • Keon Andre
  • Keon Alexander
  • Keon Darius
  • Keon Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keon

Deon Tyrone Aaliyah Kiara Jahiem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keon at #1158 in the United States.

What do James and Keon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keon means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Keon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keon is primarily a boy name.

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