James vs Kymere

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
Kymere Rank #3,011

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3011 for Kymere.

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

Kymere ___

  • Kymere James
  • Kymere Andre
  • Kymere Isaiah
  • Kymere Leon
  • Kymere Marcus
  • Kymere Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kymere

Zaire Amara Idris Zuri Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kymere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kymere at #3011 in the United States.

What do James and Kymere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kymere means "visionary dreamer" (American invented origin).

Are James and Kymere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kymere is primarily a boy name.

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