James vs Kessiah

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
Kessiah Rank #4,748

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4748 for Kessiah.

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

Kessiah ___

  • Kessiah James
  • Kessiah Noah
  • Kessiah Elijah
  • Kessiah Asher
  • Kessiah Levi
  • Kessiah Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kessiah

Keziah Jemimah Keren Joab Kezia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kessiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kessiah at #4748 in the United States.

What do James and Kessiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kessiah means "cassia, sweet-scented bark" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kessiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kessiah is primarily a boy name.

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