James vs Jayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #5,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of Jay, from Jay + ton"

Origin: American English

American English

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James Rank #5

Jayton Rank #5,803

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5803 for Jayton.

Is James or Jayton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayton at #5803 in the United States.

What do James and Jayton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayton means "settlement of Jay, from Jay + ton" (American English origin).

Are James and Jayton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayton is primarily a boy name.