James vs Khymir

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
Khymir Rank #4,035

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4035 for Khymir.

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

Khymir ___

  • Khymir James
  • Khymir Lee
  • Khymir Alexander
  • Khymir Xavier
  • Khymir Isaiah
  • Khymir Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khymir

Zaire Amari Kayla Imani Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khymir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khymir at #4035 in the United States.

What do James and Khymir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khymir means "modern invented name" (American origin).

Are James and Khymir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khymir is primarily a boy name.

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