James vs Kleo

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

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Kleo

Girl #2,849 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glory of the father (short form of Cleopatra)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,849
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Klee, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kleo Rank #2,849

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2849 for Kleo.

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

Kleo ___

  • Kleo Rose
  • Kleo Jane
  • Kleo Violet
  • Kleo Pearl
  • Kleo Sage
  • Kleo Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kleo

Theo Zoe Nico Atlas Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kleo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kleo at #2849 in the United States.

What do James and Kleo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kleo means "glory of the father (short form of Cleopatra)" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kleo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kleo is primarily a girl name.

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