James vs Kolton

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
Kolton Rank #530

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #530 for Kolton.

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

Kolton ___

  • Kolton James
  • Kolton Ray
  • Kolton Lee
  • Kolton Wade
  • Kolton Blake
  • Kolton Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kolton

Colt Payton Ryder Sadie Brantley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kolton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kolton at #530 in the United States.

What do James and Kolton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kolton means "settlement near the coal" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kolton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kolton is primarily a boy name.

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