James vs Kreed

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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Kreed

Boy #1,074 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"conviction, guiding principle"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kreed Rank #1,074

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1074 for Kreed.

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

Kreed ___

  • Kreed James
  • Kreed Michael
  • Kreed Lee
  • Kreed Wayne
  • Kreed Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kreed

Ryker Blaze Jace Ember Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kreed more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kreed at #1074 in the United States.

What do James and Kreed mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kreed means "conviction, guiding principle" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kreed boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kreed is primarily a boy name.

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