Hilton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilton

Boy #6,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on a hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,089
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hilt, Hill

Playground Safety Score

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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

Hilton Rank #6,089
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6089 for Hilton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilton ___

  • Hilton James
  • Hilton Charles
  • Hilton Edward
  • Hilton Lee
  • Hilton Scott
  • Hilton Wayne

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hilton

Preston Clayton Sutton Elton Avery

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hilton at #6089 in the United States.

What do Hilton and James mean?

Hilton means "settlement on a hill" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hilton and James boy or girl names?

Hilton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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