James vs Kadarius

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

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Kadarius

Boy #6,194 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian via Darius

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,194
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kada, Kade, Dare

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kadarius Rank #6,194

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6194 for Kadarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kadarius ___

  • Kadarius James
  • Kadarius Andre
  • Kadarius Lee
  • Kadarius Michael
  • Kadarius Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kadarius

Darius Tavion Amari Zaria Kamiya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kadarius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kadarius at #6194 in the United States.

What do James and Kadarius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kadarius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian via Darius origin).

Are James and Kadarius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kadarius is primarily a boy name.

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