Elton 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

Elton Rank #2,085
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2085 for Elton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elton ___

  • Elton John
  • Elton James
  • Elton Ray
  • Elton Dean
  • Elton Wayne
  • Elton Lee

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 Elton

Clifton Dalton Norma Gloria Perry

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Elton and James mean?

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

Are Elton and James boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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