James vs Kincaid

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

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Kincaid

Boy #4,041 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"head of the pass"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,041
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kin, Caid, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kincaid Rank #4,041

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4041 for Kincaid.

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

Kincaid ___

  • Kincaid James
  • Kincaid Alexander
  • Kincaid William
  • Kincaid Robert
  • Kincaid Reid
  • Kincaid Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kincaid

MacAllister Duncan Callum Fiona Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kincaid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kincaid at #4041 in the United States.

What do James and Kincaid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kincaid means "head of the pass" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kincaid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kincaid is primarily a boy name.

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