James vs Keyon

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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Keyon

Boy #2,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Eoin/John)"

Origin: Irish via American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,025
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keyon Rank #2,025

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2025 for Keyon.

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

Keyon ___

  • Keyon James
  • Keyon Andre
  • Keyon Deshawn
  • Keyon Marcus
  • Keyon Jerome
  • Keyon Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keyon

Deon Javion Makhi Layla Kiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keyon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keyon at #2025 in the United States.

What do James and Keyon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keyon means "God is gracious (via Eoin/John)" (Irish via American origin).

Are James and Keyon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keyon is primarily a boy name.

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