Jaymes vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaymes

Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,574
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jaymes Rank #4,574
Kes Rank #9,146

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaymes ___

  • Jaymes Alexander
  • Jaymes William
  • Jaymes Edward
  • Jaymes Oliver
  • Jaymes Thomas
  • Jaymes Arthur

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaymes or Kes more popular?

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Jaymes and Kes mean?

Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Jaymes and Kes boy or girl names?

Jaymes is primarily a boy name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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