James vs Kelton

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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Kelton

Boy #2,447 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the ridge, keel town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,447
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kelt, Kel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kelton Rank #2,447

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2447 for Kelton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Kelton ___

  • Kelton James
  • Kelton Scott
  • Kelton Wade
  • Kelton Reid
  • Kelton Lee
  • Kelton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kelton

Colton Dalton Shelby Easton Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kelton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kelton at #2447 in the United States.

What do James and Kelton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kelton means "settlement on the ridge, keel town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kelton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kelton is primarily a boy name.

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