Caxton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caxton

Boy #44,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on a road"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,723
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cax, Caxy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caxton Rank #44,723
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44723 for Caxton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caxton ___

  • Caxton James
  • Caxton William
  • Caxton Henry
  • Caxton Edward
  • Caxton George

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 Caxton

Paxton Braxton Ellery Winslow

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caxton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caxton at #44723 in the United States.

What do Caxton and James mean?

Caxton means "settlement on a road" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caxton and James boy or girl names?

Caxton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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