Chasity 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

Chasity Rank #4,054
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4054 for Chasity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chasity ___

  • Chasity Ann
  • Chasity Marie
  • Chasity Lynn
  • Chasity Faith
  • Chasity Hope
  • Chasity Rose

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 Chasity

Faith Destiny Trinity Harmony Charity

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chasity or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chasity at #4054 in the United States.

What do Chasity and James mean?

Chasity means "purity, moral cleanliness" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chasity and James boy or girl names?

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

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