James vs Klayton

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

James Rank #5
Klayton Rank #1,878

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1878 for Klayton.

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

Klayton ___

  • Klayton James
  • Klayton Lee
  • Klayton Allen
  • Klayton Wade
  • Klayton Scott
  • Klayton Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Klayton

Brayden Easton Preston Peyton Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Klayton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Klayton at #1878 in the United States.

What do James and Klayton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Klayton means "clay town, clay enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are James and Klayton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Klayton is primarily a boy name.

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