James vs Kaisen

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
Kaisen Rank #901

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #901 for Kaisen.

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

Kaisen ___

  • Kaisen James
  • Kaisen Lee
  • Kaisen Cruz
  • Kaisen Finn
  • Kaisen Ryu
  • Kaisen Joel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaisen

Kai Zara Niko Lena Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaisen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaisen at #901 in the United States.

What do James and Kaisen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaisen means "continuous improvement" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kaisen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaisen is primarily a boy name.

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