James vs Kylon

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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Kylon

Boy #2,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Modern Western Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,751
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kylon Rank #2,751

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2751 for Kylon.

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

Kylon ___

  • Kylon James
  • Kylon Lee
  • Kylon Marcus
  • Kylon Ray
  • Kylon Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kylon

Braxton Zayden Skylar Layla Rylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kylon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kylon at #2751 in the United States.

What do James and Kylon mean?

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

Are James and Kylon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kylon is primarily a boy name.

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