Cassian 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

Cassian Rank #617
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #617 for Cassian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

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 Cassian

Sebastian Dorian Vivienne Isolde Adrian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and James mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassian and James boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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