James vs Leyton

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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Leyton

Boy #2,222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,222
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leyton Rank #2,222

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2222 for Leyton.

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

Leyton ___

  • Leyton James
  • Leyton Cole
  • Leyton Reid
  • Leyton Brooks
  • Leyton Grant
  • Leyton Chase

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leyton

Peyton Preston Hudson Weston Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leyton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do James and Leyton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Leyton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leyton is primarily a boy name.

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