Denton 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

Denton Rank #3,993
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3993 for Denton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denton ___

  • Denton James
  • Denton Ray
  • Denton Cole
  • Denton Lee
  • Denton Scott

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 Denton

Preston Sutton Weston Hadley Marlowe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denton at #3993 in the United States.

What do Denton and James mean?

Denton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denton and James boy or girl names?

Denton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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