Cassius 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

Cassius Rank #568
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #568 for Cassius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassius ___

  • Cassius James
  • Cassius Marcus
  • Cassius Cole
  • Cassius Reid
  • Cassius Blake
  • Cassius Grant

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 Cassius

Octavia Maximus Leonora Atticus Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassius at #568 in the United States.

What do Cassius and James mean?

Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassius and James boy or girl names?

Cassius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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