Hampton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English WASP/preppy American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hamp, Ham

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hampton Rank #1,522
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hampton ___

  • Hampton James
  • Hampton William
  • Hampton Edward
  • Hampton Lee
  • Hampton Grant

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 Hampton

Sutton Chandler Wellington Hadley Whitmore

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and James mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hampton and James boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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