James vs Kage

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

James Rank #5
Kage Rank #4,127

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4127 for Kage.

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

Kage ___

  • Kage James
  • Kage Cole
  • Kage Lee
  • Kage Alexander
  • Kage Thomas
  • Kage River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kage

Kai Sora Hana Ren Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kage more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kage at #4127 in the United States.

What do James and Kage mean?

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

Are James and Kage boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kage is primarily a boy name.

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