James vs Kyleem

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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Kyleem

Boy #31,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait (base: Kyle)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,005
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyleem Rank #31,005

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31005 for Kyleem.

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

Kyleem ___

  • Kyleem James
  • Kyleem Andre
  • Kyleem Marcus
  • Kyleem Xavier
  • Kyleem Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyleem

Jaylen Kayla Malik Zara Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyleem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyleem at #31005 in the United States.

What do James and Kyleem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyleem means "narrow strait (base: Kyle)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kyleem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyleem is primarily a boy name.

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