James vs Newt

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
Newt Rank #5,464

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5464 for Newt.

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

Newt ___

  • Newt James
  • Newt Alexander
  • Newt Thomas
  • Newt William
  • Newt Henry
  • Newt Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Newt

Finn Scout Bram Lark Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Newt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Newt at #5464 in the United States.

What do James and Newt mean?

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

Are James and Newt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Newt is primarily a boy name.

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