Aston vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aston

Boy #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,588
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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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Popularity Comparison

Aston Rank #1,588
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1588 for Aston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aston ___

  • Aston James
  • Aston Cole
  • Aston Reed
  • Aston Blake
  • Aston Grant
  • Aston Lee

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aston

Isla Brody Piper Camden Sadie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aston or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Aston and James mean?

Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aston and James boy or girl names?

Aston is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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