James vs Kimber

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
Kimber Rank #914

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #914 for Kimber.

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

Kimber ___

  • Kimber Lynn
  • Kimber Jo
  • Kimber Lee
  • Kimber Ann
  • Kimber Grace
  • Kimber Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kimber

Tanner Amber Bryce Remy Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kimber more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kimber at #914 in the United States.

What do James and Kimber mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kimber means "Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kimber boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kimber is primarily a girl name.

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