Hayden vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Hayden Rank #154

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and James mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayden and James boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.