James vs Kasiem

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
Kasiem Rank #29,943

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29943 for Kasiem.

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

Kasiem ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasiem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasiem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasiem at #29943 in the United States.

What do James and Kasiem mean?

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

Are James and Kasiem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasiem is primarily a boy name.

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