Cassie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassie

Girl #1,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining upon men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,273
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cass

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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

Cassie Rank #1,273
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1273 for Cassie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassie ___

  • Cassie Rose
  • Cassie Mae
  • Cassie Lynn
  • Cassie Jean
  • Cassie Anne
  • Cassie Grace

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 Cassie

Maggie Tess Ruby Ellie Molly

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassie at #1273 in the United States.

What do Cassie and James mean?

Cassie means "shining upon men" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassie and James boy or girl names?

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

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