James vs Kipp

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
Kipp Rank #2,133

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2133 for Kipp.

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

Kipp ___

  • Kipp James
  • Kipp Alexander
  • Kipp Edward
  • Kipp Thomas
  • Kipp William
  • Kipp Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kipp

Max Jack Finn Tess Nell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kipp more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kipp at #2133 in the United States.

What do James and Kipp mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kipp means "pointed hill, peaked summit" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kipp boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kipp is primarily a boy name.

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