Hinton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hinton

Boy #28,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement, village on elevated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hint, Hinn

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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

Hinton Rank #28,354
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28354 for Hinton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hinton ___

  • Hinton James
  • Hinton Lee
  • Hinton William
  • Hinton Charles
  • Hinton Alexander

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hinton

Sutton Colton Preston Harper Weston

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hinton at #28354 in the United States.

What do Hinton and James mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hinton and James boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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