James vs Keven

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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Keven

Boy #6,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beloved"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,360
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keven Rank #6,360

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6360 for Keven.

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

Keven ___

  • Keven James
  • Keven Michael
  • Keven Patrick
  • Keven Thomas
  • Keven John
  • Keven Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keven

Brian Sean Colleen Siobhan Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keven at #6360 in the United States.

What do James and Keven mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keven means "handsome, beloved" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Keven boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keven is primarily a boy name.

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