James vs Kase

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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Kase

Boy #967 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant (via Casey)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#967
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kase Rank #967

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #967 for Kase.

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

Kase ___

  • Kase James
  • Kase William
  • Kase Lee
  • Kase Owen
  • Kase Riley
  • Kase Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kase

Jett Brynn Sloane Cole Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kase more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kase at #967 in the United States.

What do James and Kase mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kase means "watchful, vigilant (via Casey)" (Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh origin).

Are James and Kase boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kase is primarily a boy name.

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