James vs Keondre

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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Keondre

Boy #4,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong (via Andre/Andreas)"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,193
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ke, Keon, Andre

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keondre Rank #4,193

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4193 for Keondre.

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

Keondre ___

  • Keondre James
  • Keondre Lee
  • Keondre Deon
  • Keondre Marcus
  • Keondre Lamar
  • Keondre Antoine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keondre

Devontae Kameron Imani Talia Javon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keondre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keondre at #4193 in the United States.

What do James and Keondre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keondre means "manly, brave, strong (via Andre/Andreas)" (Greek via French origin).

Are James and Keondre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keondre is primarily a boy name.

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