James Kelly Name Origin
/JAYMZ KEL-ee/-
American (White) 50%
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British (Caucasian) 30%
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Irish (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Kelly
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
James is a common English given name derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'. Kelly is an Irish surname originating from the Gaelic O'Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach', a personal name meaning 'bright-headed' or 'frequenter of churches'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name James each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).