James vs Keoni

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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Keoni

Boy #1,725 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,725
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keo, Oni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keoni Rank #1,725

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1725 for Keoni.

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

Keoni ___

  • Keoni James
  • Keoni Lee
  • Keoni Alexander
  • Keoni Michael
  • Keoni David
  • Keoni Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keoni

Kai Leilani Makoa Nalani Kailani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keoni more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keoni at #1725 in the United States.

What do James and Keoni mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keoni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Keoni boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keoni is primarily a boy name.

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