James vs Kingsten

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
Kingsten Rank #3,955

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3955 for Kingsten.

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

Kingsten ___

  • Kingsten James
  • Kingsten Lee
  • Kingsten Michael
  • Kingsten Ray
  • Kingsten Alexander
  • Kingsten David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kingsten

Royal Reign Knox Harlem Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kingsten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kingsten at #3955 in the United States.

What do James and Kingsten mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kingsten means "royal town or manor" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kingsten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kingsten is primarily a boy name.

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