Holston vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holston

Boy #3,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Holston, holly stone homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,923
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holt, Holst

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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

Holston Rank #3,923
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3923 for Holston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holston ___

  • Holston James
  • Holston Lee
  • Holston Cole
  • Holston Ray
  • Holston 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 Holston

Dalton Colton Weston Sutton Layton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holston or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Holston at #3923 in the United States.

What do Holston and James mean?

Holston means "settlement of Holston, holly stone homestead" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holston and James boy or girl names?

Holston is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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