James vs Kason

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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Kason

Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kas, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kason Rank #569

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #569 for Kason.

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

Kason ___

  • Kason James
  • Kason Lee
  • Kason Cole
  • Kason Blake
  • Kason Grant
  • Kason Drew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kason

Brayden Paisley Grayson Avery Landon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kason more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kason at #569 in the United States.

What do James and Kason mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are James and Kason boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kason is primarily a boy name.

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