Fulton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

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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

Fulton Rank #2,072
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2072 for Fulton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

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 Fulton

Colton Weston Clayton Piper Hadley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fulton at #2072 in the United States.

What do Fulton and James mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fulton and James boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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