James vs Kweisi

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
Kweisi Rank #35,557

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35557 for Kweisi.

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

Kweisi ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kweisi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kweisi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kweisi at #35557 in the United States.

What do James and Kweisi mean?

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

Are James and Kweisi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kweisi is primarily a boy name.

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