James vs Kasim

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

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Kasim

Boy #5,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who divides and distributes fairly"

Origin: Arabic root q-s-m

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,350
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasim Rank #5,350

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5350 for Kasim.

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

Kasim ___

  • Kasim Ali
  • Kasim Omar
  • Kasim Ibrahim
  • Kasim Hassan
  • Kasim Yusuf
  • Kasim Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do James and Kasim mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin).

Are James and Kasim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasim is primarily a boy name.

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