Caydence 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

Caydence Rank #4,264
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4264 for Caydence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caydence ___

  • Caydence Marie
  • Caydence Grace
  • Caydence Rose
  • Caydence Lynn
  • Caydence Faith
  • Caydence Joy

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 Caydence

Hadley Peyton Brayden Kinsley Jaxon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caydence or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caydence at #4264 in the United States.

What do Caydence and James mean?

Caydence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caydence and James boy or girl names?

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

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