James vs Kerri

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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Kerri

Girl #6,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Old Irish Ciar

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,637
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ker

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerri Rank #6,637

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6637 for Kerri.

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

Kerri ___

  • Kerri Lynn
  • Kerri Anne
  • Kerri Marie
  • Kerri Grace
  • Kerri Sue
  • Kerri Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kerri

Shannon Colleen Brendan Caitlin Shea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerri at #6637 in the United States.

What do James and Kerri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kerri means "dark, black-haired" (Old Irish Ciar origin).

Are James and Kerri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kerri is primarily a girl name.

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