Haddon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haddon

Boy #3,291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heather hill, heath valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,291
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Had, Haddie

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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

Haddon Rank #3,291
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3291 for Haddon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haddon ___

  • Haddon James
  • Haddon Cole
  • Haddon Reid
  • Haddon Thomas
  • Haddon William
  • Haddon Clark

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Haddon

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haddon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haddon at #3291 in the United States.

What do Haddon and James mean?

Haddon means "heather hill, heath valley" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haddon and James boy or girl names?

Haddon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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