James vs Killyan

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
Killyan Rank #18,700

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18700 for Killyan.

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

Killyan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Killyan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Killyan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Killyan at #18700 in the United States.

What do James and Killyan mean?

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

Are James and Killyan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Killyan is primarily a boy name.

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