James vs Kyng

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
Kyng Rank #1,552

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1552 for Kyng.

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

Kyng ___

  • Kyng Elijah
  • Kyng Josiah
  • Kyng David
  • Kyng Michael
  • Kyng James
  • Kyng Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyng

Royal Legend Prince Reign Queen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyng more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyng at #1552 in the United States.

What do James and Kyng mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyng means "king, ruler" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kyng boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyng is primarily a boy name.

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