Cleighton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleighton

Boy #43,169 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43,169
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cle, Clei, Cleiy

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Napat Derean Aviral

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cleighton Rank #43,169

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43169 for Cleighton.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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James ___

James Alexander
James William
James Thomas
James Edward
James Henry
James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleighton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cleighton at #43169 in the United States.

What do Cleighton and James mean?

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

Are Cleighton and James boy or girl names?

Cleighton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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