James vs Nashton

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
Nashton Rank #4,731

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4731 for Nashton.

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

Nashton ___

  • Nashton James
  • Nashton Cole
  • Nashton Reid
  • Nashton Grey
  • Nashton Lee
  • Nashton Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nashton

Easton Weston Ashton Paxton Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nashton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nashton at #4731 in the United States.

What do James and Nashton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nashton means "settlement by the ash trees" (Old English origin).

Are James and Nashton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nashton is primarily a boy name.

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