James vs Kym

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
Kym Rank #28,406

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28406 for Kym.

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

Kym ___

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 Kym

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kym more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kym at #28406 in the United States.

What do James and Kym mean?

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

Are James and Kym boy or girl names?

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

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