Cayne vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayne

Boy #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,235
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cay, Caie, Caykins

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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

Cayne Rank #5,235
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5235 for Cayne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayne ___

  • Cayne James
  • Cayne Thomas
  • Cayne Alexander
  • Cayne Michael
  • Cayne David
  • Cayne Robert

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 Cayne

Zane Blaine Drake Shea Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayne or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cayne at #5235 in the United States.

What do Cayne and James mean?

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

Are Cayne and James boy or girl names?

Cayne is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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