Burton 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

Burton Rank #5,080
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5080 for Burton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burton ___

  • Burton James
  • Burton Lee
  • Burton Thomas
  • Burton Edward
  • Burton Cole
  • Burton 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 Burton

Clark Wallace Audrey Vivian Fletcher

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Burton at #5080 in the United States.

What do Burton and James mean?

Burton means "from the borough farm" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Burton and James boy or girl names?

Burton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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