James vs Kashmere

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

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Kashmere

Boy #2,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake of the sage Kashyapa (Sanskrit etymology)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,641
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kash, Kaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kashmere Rank #2,641

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2641 for Kashmere.

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

Kashmere ___

  • Kashmere James
  • Kashmere Lee
  • Kashmere Cole
  • Kashmere Ray
  • Kashmere Grant
  • Kashmere Blaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kashmere

Kyro Indigo Sahara Phoenix Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kashmere more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kashmere at #2641 in the United States.

What do James and Kashmere mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kashmere means "lake of the sage Kashyapa (Sanskrit etymology)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Kashmere boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kashmere is primarily a boy name.

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