Holten vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holten

Boy #5,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by the woodland grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,295
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holt

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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

Holten Rank #5,295
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5295 for Holten.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holten ___

  • Holten James
  • Holten Cole
  • Holten River
  • Holten Ray
  • Holten Clark
  • Holten Wade

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 Holten

Dalton Weston Brecken Sloane Piper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holten or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Holten at #5295 in the United States.

What do Holten and James mean?

Holten means "settlement by the woodland grove" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holten and James boy or girl names?

Holten is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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