James vs Keshav

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
Keshav Rank #2,517

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2517 for Keshav.

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

Keshav ___

  • Keshav Ram
  • Keshav Prasad
  • Keshav Kumar
  • Keshav Dev
  • Keshav Lal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keshav

Priya Arjun Meera Rohan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keshav more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keshav at #2517 in the United States.

What do James and Keshav mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keshav means "one with beautiful hair" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Keshav boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keshav is primarily a boy name.

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