James vs Kevinmatthew

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
Kevinmatthew Rank #35,649

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35649 for Kevinmatthew.

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

Kevinmatthew ___

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 Kevinmatthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kevinmatthew more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kevinmatthew at #35649 in the United States.

What do James and Kevinmatthew mean?

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

Are James and Kevinmatthew boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kevinmatthew is primarily a boy name.

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