James vs Kino

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
Kino Rank #13,711

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13711 for Kino.

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

Kino ___

  • Kino Ryu
  • Kino Taro
  • Kino Hiroshi
  • Kino Max
  • Kino Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kino

Yuki Sora Hana Rei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kino more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kino at #13711 in the United States.

What do James and Kino mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kino means "tree field" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kino boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kino is primarily a boy name.

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