James vs Keontae

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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Keontae

Boy #4,472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American creation with roots in Keon (God is gracious)"

Origin: American via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,472
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Keon, Tae

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keontae Rank #4,472

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4472 for Keontae.

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

Keontae ___

  • Keontae James
  • Keontae Darius
  • Keontae Andre
  • Keontae Marcus
  • Keontae Lamar
  • Keontae Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keontae

Diontae Devontae Martae Jontae Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keontae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keontae at #4472 in the United States.

What do James and Keontae mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keontae means "modern American creation with roots in Keon (God is gracious)" (American via Gaelic origin).

Are James and Keontae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keontae is primarily a boy name.

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