Caster 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

Popularity Comparison

Caster Rank #20,762
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20762 for Caster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caster ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Caster

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caster or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caster at #20762 in the United States.

What do Caster and James mean?

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

Are Caster and James boy or girl names?

Caster is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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