James vs Kaius

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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Kaius

Boy #1,137 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Scandinavian Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaius Rank #1,137

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1137 for Kaius.

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

Kaius ___

  • Kaius Alexander
  • Kaius James
  • Kaius Elliot
  • Kaius Arthur
  • Kaius Reid
  • Kaius Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaius

Callum Leona Aurora Finn Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaius at #1137 in the United States.

What do James and Kaius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaius means "rejoice, be glad" (Latin origin).

Are James and Kaius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaius is primarily a boy name.

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