James vs Kaysen

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
Kaysen Rank #598

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #598 for Kaysen.

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

Kaysen ___

  • Kaysen James
  • Kaysen Lee
  • Kaysen Cole
  • Kaysen Michael
  • Kaysen Alexander
  • Kaysen Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaysen

Brayden Jaylen Mason Chloe Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaysen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaysen at #598 in the United States.

What do James and Kaysen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaysen means "modern American creation" (American English origin).

Are James and Kaysen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaysen is primarily a boy name.

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