James vs Kerrin

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kerrin Rank #36,458

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #36458 for Kerrin.

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

Kerrin ___

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 Kerrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kerrin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerrin at #36458 in the United States.

What do James and Kerrin mean?

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

Are James and Kerrin boy or girl names?

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

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