Casper vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

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 Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and James mean?

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

Are Casper and James boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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