Horton 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

Horton Rank #31,637
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31637 for Horton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Horton ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Horton

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Horton at #31637 in the United States.

What do Horton and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Horton and James boy or girl names?

Horton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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