James vs Kinsley

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
Kinsley Rank #85

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #85 for Kinsley.

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

Kinsley ___

  • Kinsley Grace
  • Kinsley Rose
  • Kinsley Mae
  • Kinsley Claire
  • Kinsley Jade
  • Kinsley Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kinsley

Hadley Paisley Presley Beckett Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kinsley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kinsley at #85 in the United States.

What do James and Kinsley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kinsley means "king's meadow" (Old English (cyning + leah) origin).

Are James and Kinsley boy or girl names?

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

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