James vs Kashton

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
Kashton Rank #396

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #396 for Kashton.

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

Kashton ___

  • Kashton James
  • Kashton Lee
  • Kashton Cole
  • Kashton Blake
  • Kashton River
  • Kashton Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kashton

Braxton Paxton Sutton Harlow Brixton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kashton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kashton at #396 in the United States.

What do James and Kashton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kashton means "modern American invented name" (American English origin).

Are James and Kashton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kashton is primarily a boy name.

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