Caspar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caspar

Boy #6,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,197
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas, Caz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Caspar Rank #6,197
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6197 for Caspar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caspar ___

  • Caspar James
  • Caspar William
  • Caspar Henry
  • Caspar Frederick
  • Caspar August

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 Caspar

Balthazar Felix Cecily Imogen Hugo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caspar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caspar at #6197 in the United States.

What do Caspar and James mean?

Caspar means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caspar and James boy or girl names?

Caspar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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