James vs Luxton

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
Luxton Rank #2,164

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2164 for Luxton.

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

Luxton ___

  • Luxton James
  • Luxton Cole
  • Luxton Reid
  • Luxton Blake
  • Luxton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Luxton

Braxton Paxton Avery Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Luxton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luxton at #2164 in the United States.

What do James and Luxton mean?

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

Are James and Luxton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Luxton is primarily a boy name.

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