Jaymes vs Mekai

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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Mekai

Boy #4,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,680
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jaymes Rank #4,574
Mekai Rank #4,680

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 vs #4680 for Mekai.

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

Mekai ___

  • Mekai James
  • Mekai Andre
  • Mekai Deon
  • Mekai Isaiah
  • Mekai Elijah
  • Mekai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

If you choose Mekai

Kai Zion Amara Jaylen Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaymes or Mekai more popular?

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 compared to Mekai at #4680 in the United States.

What do Jaymes and Mekai mean?

Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mekai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jaymes and Mekai boy or girl names?

Jaymes is primarily a boy name. Mekai is primarily a boy name.

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