James vs Kerrigan

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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Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

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

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerrigan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do James and Kerrigan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

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

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