James vs Kijon

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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Kijon

Boy #35,896 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35,896
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Kij, Kiy, Kiie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Kijon Rank #35,896

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35896 for Kijon.

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

Kijon ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kijon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kijon at #35896 in the United States.

What do James and Kijon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kijon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kijon is primarily a boy name.

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