James vs Keshaun

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
Keshaun Rank #5,662

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5662 for Keshaun.

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

Keshaun ___

  • Keshaun Andre
  • Keshaun Marcus
  • Keshaun James
  • Keshaun Darius
  • Keshaun Elijah
  • Keshaun Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keshaun

Deshawn Malik Darius Kiara Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keshaun more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keshaun at #5662 in the United States.

What do James and Keshaun mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keshaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Keshaun boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keshaun is primarily a boy name.

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