James vs Kaz

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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Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaz Rank #3,307

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3307 for Kaz.

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

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaz at #3307 in the United States.

What do James and Kaz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Kaz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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