James vs Kisen

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
Kisen Rank #3,629

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3629 for Kisen.

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

Kisen ___

  • Kisen Ryo
  • Kisen Haru
  • Kisen Sora
  • Kisen Kai
  • Kisen Ren
  • Kisen Shin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kisen

Ren Kai Haru Sora Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kisen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kisen at #3629 in the United States.

What do James and Kisen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kisen means "joyful selection" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kisen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kisen is primarily a boy name.

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