James vs Kasen

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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Kasen

Boy #555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American coinage, son of Case"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#555
Total SSA Count
537
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kase, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasen Rank #555

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #555 for Kasen.

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

Kasen ___

  • Kasen James
  • Kasen Lee
  • Kasen Cole
  • Kasen Rhett
  • Kasen Grant
  • Kasen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasen

Brexley Jaxon Harlow Remy Braxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasen at #555 in the United States.

What do James and Kasen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasen means "modern American coinage, son of Case" (American English origin).

Are James and Kasen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasen is primarily a boy name.

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