James vs Kitt

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
Kitt Rank #3,409

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3409 for Kitt.

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

Kitt ___

  • Kitt James
  • Kitt Thomas
  • Kitt Henry
  • Kitt Allen
  • Kitt Lee
  • Kitt Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kitt

Finn Dash Arlo Bea Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kitt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kitt at #3409 in the United States.

What do James and Kitt mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kitt means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kitt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kitt is primarily a boy name.

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