James vs Milton

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

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Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Milton Rank #1,429

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1429 for Milton.

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

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Milton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do James and Milton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are James and Milton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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