Capus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Capus

Boy #28,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"head, leader, chief"

Origin: Latin caput

Cultural Roots

Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,384
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cap

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Capus Rank #28,384
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28384 for Capus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Capus ___

  • Capus Aurelius
  • Capus Felix
  • Capus Marcus
  • Capus Julius
  • Capus Flavian

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 Capus

Lavinia Octavia Cassius Maximus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Capus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Capus at #28384 in the United States.

What do Capus and James mean?

Capus means "head, leader, chief" (Latin caput origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Capus and James boy or girl names?

Capus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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