Cashton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cashton

Boy #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold and modern (cultural meaning)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cash

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cashton Rank #1,030
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1030 for Cashton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cashton ___

  • Cashton Lee
  • Cashton James
  • Cashton Ray
  • Cashton Michael
  • Cashton Dean
  • Cashton Wayne

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cashton

Braxton Paxton Daxton Brayden Ryker

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cashton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cashton at #1030 in the United States.

What do Cashton and James mean?

Cashton means "bold and modern (cultural meaning)" (American English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cashton and James boy or girl names?

Cashton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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