James vs Kaison

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

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Kaison

Boy #513 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern blend of Kai (sea) and -son suffix"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#513
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaison Rank #513

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #513 for Kaison.

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

Kaison ___

  • Kaison James
  • Kaison Lee
  • Kaison Ray
  • Kaison Cole
  • Kaison Blake
  • Kaison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaison

Mason Brayden Kylie Layla Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaison more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaison at #513 in the United States.

What do James and Kaison mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaison means "modern blend of Kai (sea) and -son suffix" (American origin).

Are James and Kaison boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaison is primarily a boy name.

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