Cassidy 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

Cassidy Rank #476
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #476 for Cassidy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassidy at #476 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and James mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassidy and James boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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