James vs Kion

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
Kion Rank #2,969

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2969 for Kion.

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

Kion ___

  • Kion James
  • Kion Alexander
  • Kion Malik
  • Kion David
  • Kion Emmanuel
  • Kion Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kion

Nia Zuri Amara Kofi Simba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kion at #2969 in the United States.

What do James and Kion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kion means "lion" (Swahili origin).

Are James and Kion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kion is primarily a boy name.

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