James vs Kingdom

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
Kingdom Rank #3,853

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3853 for Kingdom.

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

Kingdom ___

  • Kingdom David
  • Kingdom James
  • Kingdom Emmanuel
  • Kingdom Alexander
  • Kingdom Isaiah
  • Kingdom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kingdom

Royal Reign Legacy Zion Jericho

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kingdom more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kingdom at #3853 in the United States.

What do James and Kingdom mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kingdom means "realm, dominion" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kingdom boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kingdom is primarily a boy name.

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