James vs Kasheen

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
Kasheen Rank #30,237

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30237 for Kasheen.

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

Kasheen ___

  • Kasheen Kasheen Andre
  • Kasheen Kasheen James
  • Kasheen Kasheen Miles
  • Kasheen Kasheen Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasheen

Treyvon Zaire Kaylani Deshawn Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasheen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasheen at #30237 in the United States.

What do James and Kasheen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kasheen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasheen is primarily a boy name.

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