James vs Kylee

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
Kylee Rank #823

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #823 for Kylee.

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

Kylee ___

  • Kylee Rose
  • Kylee Ann
  • Kylee Grace
  • Kylee Marie
  • Kylee Jade
  • Kylee Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kylee

Kayla Tyler Brayden Jordyn Rylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kylee at #823 in the United States.

What do James and Kylee mean?

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

Are James and Kylee boy or girl names?

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

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