James vs Kasra

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

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Kasra

Boy #6,216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous king, he with good pastures"

Origin: Old Iranian/Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,216
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasra Rank #6,216

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6216 for Kasra.

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

Kasra ___

  • Kasra Reza
  • Kasra Ali
  • Kasra Darius
  • Kasra James
  • Kasra Leon
  • Kasra Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasra

Darius Cyrus Arya Yasmin Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasra at #6216 in the United States.

What do James and Kasra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasra means "generous king, he with good pastures" (Old Iranian/Persian origin).

Are James and Kasra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasra is primarily a boy name.

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