Caison vs James

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

Caison Rank #2,487
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2487 for Caison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caison ___

  • Caison James
  • Caison Lee
  • Caison Wayne
  • Caison Allen
  • Caison Dean

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caison

Brayden Jaylen Paisley Kinsley Ryker

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caison or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caison at #2487 in the United States.

What do Caison and James mean?

Caison means "hollow, empty space" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caison and James boy or girl names?

Caison is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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