Blaydon 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

Blaydon Rank #29,745
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29745 for Blaydon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaydon ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Blaydon

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaydon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blaydon at #29745 in the United States.

What do Blaydon and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blaydon and James boy or girl names?

Blaydon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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