James vs Knoxton

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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Knoxton

Boy #5,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rocky settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,187
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Knox, Knoxy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Knoxton Rank #5,187

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5187 for Knoxton.

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

Knoxton ___

  • Knoxton James
  • Knoxton Lee
  • Knoxton Ray
  • Knoxton Alexander
  • Knoxton Cole
  • Knoxton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Knoxton

Braxton Paxton Ember Sloane Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Knoxton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Knoxton at #5187 in the United States.

What do James and Knoxton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Knoxton means "from the rocky settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Knoxton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Knoxton is primarily a boy name.

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