James vs Kashus

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
Kashus Rank #5,186

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5186 for Kashus.

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

Kashus ___

  • Kashus James
  • Kashus Lee
  • Kashus Reese
  • Kashus Xavier
  • Kashus Monroe
  • Kashus Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kashus

Zephyr Jaxon Onyx Phoenix Lennox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kashus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kashus at #5186 in the United States.

What do James and Kashus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kashus means "cassia, cinnamon tree" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are James and Kashus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kashus is primarily a boy name.

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