James vs Colton

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

Playground Safety Score

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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Colton Rank #98

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Colton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do James and Colton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are James and Colton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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