James vs Kiliam

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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Kiliam

Boy #5,250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior or little church man"

Origin: Old Irish Cillian

Cultural Roots

Irish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,250
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kili, Liam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiliam Rank #5,250

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5250 for Kiliam.

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

Kiliam ___

  • Kiliam James
  • Kiliam Thomas
  • Kiliam Patrick
  • Kiliam Sean
  • Kiliam Owen
  • Kiliam Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiliam

Declan Finn Rowan Sienna Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiliam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiliam at #5250 in the United States.

What do James and Kiliam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiliam means "little warrior or little church man" (Old Irish Cillian origin).

Are James and Kiliam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kiliam is primarily a boy name.

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