James vs Kazimir

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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Kazimir

Boy #2,758 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"proclaimer of peace"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,758
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kaz, Kazi, Kazzy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kazimir Rank #2,758

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2758 for Kazimir.

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

Kazimir ___

  • Kazimir James
  • Kazimir Alexander
  • Kazimir Ivan
  • Kazimir Leon
  • Kazimir Roman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kazimir

Aleksander Nikolai Sasha Mila Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kazimir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kazimir at #2758 in the United States.

What do James and Kazimir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kazimir means "proclaimer of peace" (Slavic origin).

Are James and Kazimir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kazimir is primarily a boy name.

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