Graydon 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

Graydon Rank #6,707
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6707 for Graydon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graydon ___

  • Graydon James
  • Graydon William
  • Graydon Thomas
  • Graydon Elliott
  • Graydon Cole

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graydon

Hudson Harrison Emmett Sloane Paige

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graydon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Graydon at #6707 in the United States.

What do Graydon and James mean?

Graydon means "from the gray hill" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graydon and James boy or girl names?

Graydon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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