Clanton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clanton

Boy #12,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay farm"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,263
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan, Clay

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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

Clanton Rank #12,263
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12263 for Clanton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clanton ___

  • Clanton James
  • Clanton Lee
  • Clanton Ray
  • Clanton Wayne
  • Clanton Dale
  • Clanton Earl

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 Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Clanton and James mean?

Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clanton and James boy or girl names?

Clanton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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