Holton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Holton Rank #3,046
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3046 for Holton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holton ___

  • Holton James
  • Holton Reed
  • Holton Lee
  • Holton Grant
  • Holton Blake

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 Holton

Colton Sutton Easton Paxton Hadley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Holton at #3046 in the United States.

What do Holton and James mean?

Holton means "from the hollow farm" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holton and James boy or girl names?

Holton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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