James vs Kimberley

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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Kimberley

Girl #5,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English South African American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,106
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy, Kimmie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kimberley Rank #5,106

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5106 for Kimberley.

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

Kimberley ___

  • Kimberley Anne
  • Kimberley Jean
  • Kimberley Sue
  • Kimberley Marie
  • Kimberley Elizabeth
  • Kimberley Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kimberley

Jennifer Jessica Tracy Stacey Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kimberley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kimberley at #5106 in the United States.

What do James and Kimberley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kimberley means "Cyneburg's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kimberley boy or girl names?

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

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