Dixon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,671
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dix

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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

Dixon Rank #2,671
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dixon ___

  • Dixon James
  • Dixon Lee
  • Dixon Cole
  • Dixon Reid
  • Dixon Grant
  • Dixon Wayne

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 Dixon

Harrison Nixon Carter Lennon Hadley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Dixon and James mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dixon and James boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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