James vs Kasper

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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Kasper

Boy #1,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,761
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kasp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasper Rank #1,761

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1761 for Kasper.

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

Kasper ___

  • Kasper Hugo
  • Kasper Felix
  • Kasper Emil
  • Kasper Otto
  • Kasper Leif
  • Kasper Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasper

Jasper Oskar Astrid Freya Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasper at #1761 in the United States.

What do James and Kasper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are James and Kasper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasper is primarily a boy name.

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