James vs Keylor

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

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Keylor

Boy #2,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented name, associated with key and warrior elements"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Costa Rican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,936
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Key, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keylor Rank #2,936

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2936 for Keylor.

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

Keylor ___

  • Keylor James
  • Keylor Reed
  • Keylor Cole
  • Keylor Grant
  • Keylor Lee
  • Keylor Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keylor

Maverick Cruz Emilio Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keylor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keylor at #2936 in the United States.

What do James and Keylor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keylor means "modern invented name, associated with key and warrior elements" (American origin).

Are James and Keylor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keylor is primarily a boy name.

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