Casey 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

Casey Rank #310
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #310 for Casey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casey ___

  • Casey Casey James
  • Casey Casey Alexander
  • Casey Casey Thomas
  • Casey Casey Michael
  • Casey Casey Owen

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 Casey

Riley Logan Peyton Avery Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Casey at #310 in the United States.

What do Casey and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Casey and James boy or girl names?

Casey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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