Claydon 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

Claydon Rank #24,645
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24645 for Claydon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claydon ___

  • Claydon James
  • Claydon Thomas
  • Claydon Henry
  • Claydon Lee
  • Claydon Allen

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 Claydon

Clayton Easton Braxton Brynn Harper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claydon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claydon at #24645 in the United States.

What do Claydon and James mean?

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

Are Claydon and James boy or girl names?

Claydon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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