Dutton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dutton

Boy #737 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm settlement of Dudda"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#737
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dut

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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

Dutton Rank #737
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #737 for Dutton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dutton ___

  • Dutton James
  • Dutton Cole
  • Dutton Reid
  • Dutton Lane
  • Dutton Scott
  • Dutton Grey

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dutton

Walker Sutton Colby Scout June

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dutton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dutton at #737 in the United States.

What do Dutton and James mean?

Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dutton and James boy or girl names?

Dutton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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