James vs Kimball

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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Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kimball Rank #6,245

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6245 for Kimball.

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

Kimball ___

  • Kimball James
  • Kimball Lee
  • Kimball Ray
  • Kimball Scott
  • Kimball Wayne
  • Kimball Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kimball

Bradley Whitney Spencer Courtney Dana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kimball more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kimball at #6245 in the United States.

What do James and Kimball mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are James and Kimball boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kimball is primarily a boy name.

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