Creighton 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

Creighton Rank #3,790
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3790 for Creighton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Creighton ___

  • Creighton James
  • Creighton William
  • Creighton Alexander
  • Creighton Thomas
  • Creighton Edward
  • Creighton Oliver

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 Creighton

Ashton Fletcher Weston Piper Sutton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creighton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Creighton at #3790 in the United States.

What do Creighton and James mean?

Creighton means "rocky settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Creighton and James boy or girl names?

Creighton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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