James vs Keyvon

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

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Keyvon

Boy #4,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle birth, born handsome"

Origin: Old Irish Caoimhín

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,919
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Von, Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keyvon Rank #4,919

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4919 for Keyvon.

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

Keyvon ___

  • Keyvon James
  • Keyvon Andre
  • Keyvon Lamar
  • Keyvon DeShawn
  • Keyvon Marcus
  • Keyvon Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keyvon

Deshawn Davion Latasha Keisha Devontae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keyvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keyvon at #4919 in the United States.

What do James and Keyvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keyvon means "gentle birth, born handsome" (Old Irish Caoimhín origin).

Are James and Keyvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keyvon is primarily a boy name.

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