James vs Kash

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kash Rank #293

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #293 for Kash.

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

Kash ___

  • Kash James
  • Kash Lee
  • Kash River
  • Kash Stone
  • Kash Reid
  • Kash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kash

Blaze Ryder Colt Jax Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kash more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kash at #293 in the United States.

What do James and Kash mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kash means "hollow (place)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kash boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kash is primarily a boy name.

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