James vs Kiyon

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

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Kiyon

Boy #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiyon Rank #6,116

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6116 for Kiyon.

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

Kiyon ___

  • Kiyon James
  • Kiyon Lee
  • Kiyon Tae
  • Kiyon Jun
  • Kiyon Ren
  • Kiyon Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiyon

Kenzo Zion Jalen Soren Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiyon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiyon at #6116 in the United States.

What do James and Kiyon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kiyon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kiyon is primarily a boy name.

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