James vs Newton

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
Newton Rank #3,968

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3968 for Newton.

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

Newton ___

  • Newton James
  • Newton Alexander
  • Newton William
  • Newton Theodore
  • Newton Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Newton

Darwin Edison Ada Tesla Galileo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Newton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Newton at #3968 in the United States.

What do James and Newton mean?

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

Are James and Newton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Newton is primarily a boy name.

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