James vs Kerim

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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Kerim

Boy #6,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, noble"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Albanian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,064
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keri, Rim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerim Rank #6,064

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6064 for Kerim.

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

Kerim ___

  • Kerim Alexander
  • Kerim James
  • Kerim Michael
  • Kerim David
  • Kerim Thomas
  • Kerim Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kerim

Leila Yasmin Amir Omar Selma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerim at #6064 in the United States.

What do James and Kerim mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kerim means "generous, noble" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Kerim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kerim is primarily a boy name.

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