Baylon vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylon Rank #4,365
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4365 for Baylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylon ___

  • Baylon James
  • Baylon Lee
  • Baylon Scott
  • Baylon Thomas
  • Baylon Wayne
  • Baylon Ray

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylon

Waylon Colton Briar Savannah Leighton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baylon at #4365 in the United States.

What do Baylon and James mean?

Baylon means "courtyard, enclosure" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baylon and James boy or girl names?

Baylon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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