James vs Keyden

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
Keyden Rank #2,975

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2975 for Keyden.

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

Keyden ___

  • Keyden James
  • Keyden Lee
  • Keyden Michael
  • Keyden Alexander
  • Keyden Ray
  • Keyden Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keyden

Brayden Jayden Hayden Madison Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keyden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keyden at #2975 in the United States.

What do James and Keyden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keyden means "son of Cadan, fighter" (Irish origin).

Are James and Keyden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keyden is primarily a boy name.

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