James vs Kaston

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaston Rank #5,765

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5765 for Kaston.

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

Kaston ___

  • Kaston James
  • Kaston Lee
  • Kaston Reid
  • Kaston Blake
  • Kaston Cole
  • Kaston Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaston

Paxton Sutton Greyson Weston Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaston more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaston at #5765 in the United States.

What do James and Kaston mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaston means "from the castle town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kaston boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaston is primarily a boy name.

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