James vs Kasir

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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Kasir

Boy #2,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror, winner, one who overcomes"

Origin: Arabic kasara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,539
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasir Rank #2,539

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2539 for Kasir.

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

Kasir ___

  • Kasir Ali
  • Kasir Hassan
  • Kasir Omar
  • Kasir Ibrahim
  • Kasir Tariq
  • Kasir Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasir

Yasir Tamir Nadia Amara Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasir at #2539 in the United States.

What do James and Kasir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasir means "conqueror, winner, one who overcomes" (Arabic kasara origin).

Are James and Kasir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasir is primarily a boy name.

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