James vs Kepler

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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Kepler

Boy #4,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hat maker, cap maker"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

American German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,441
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kep

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kepler Rank #4,441

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4441 for Kepler.

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

Kepler ___

  • Kepler James
  • Kepler John
  • Kepler Reid
  • Kepler Grey
  • Kepler Cole
  • Kepler Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kepler

Orion Atlas Archer Cassidy Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kepler more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kepler at #4441 in the United States.

What do James and Kepler mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kepler means "hat maker, cap maker" (German origin).

Are James and Kepler boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kepler is primarily a boy name.

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