James vs Kassidy

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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Kassidy

Girl #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"curly-haired, descendant of Caiside"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kass, Kassie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kassidy Rank #980

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #980 for Kassidy.

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

Kassidy ___

  • Kassidy Grace
  • Kassidy Marie
  • Kassidy Jane
  • Kassidy Lee
  • Kassidy Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kassidy

Harley Brynn Declan Logan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kassidy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kassidy at #980 in the United States.

What do James and Kassidy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kassidy means "curly-haired, descendant of Caiside" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kassidy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kassidy is primarily a girl name.

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