James vs Kasey

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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Kasey

Boy #1,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,165
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasey Rank #1,165

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1165 for Kasey.

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

Kasey ___

  • Kasey James
  • Kasey Michael
  • Kasey Lee
  • Kasey Ray
  • Kasey Allen
  • Kasey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasey

Brady Riley Kelsey Teagan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasey at #1165 in the United States.

What do James and Kasey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasey means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kasey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasey is primarily a boy name.

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