James vs Kerrick

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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Kerrick

Boy #39,343 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,343
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Ker, Kerr, Kerry

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerrick Rank #39,343

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39343 for Kerrick.

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

Kerrick ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kerrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerrick at #39343 in the United States.

What do James and Kerrick mean?

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

Are James and Kerrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kerrick is primarily a boy name.

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