James vs Kasyn

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
Kasyn Rank #2,055

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2055 for Kasyn.

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

Kasyn ___

  • Kasyn Lee
  • Kasyn James
  • Kasyn Cole
  • Kasyn Ray
  • Kasyn Blake
  • Kasyn Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasyn

Mason Brynn Kaiden Rylee Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasyn at #2055 in the United States.

What do James and Kasyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasyn means "vigilant in war" (Irish origin).

Are James and Kasyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasyn is primarily a boy name.

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