James vs Onslow

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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Onslow

Boy #15,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,100
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ons

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Onslow Rank #15,100

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15100 for Onslow.

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

Onslow ___

  • Onslow Frederick
  • Onslow George
  • Onslow James
  • Onslow Henry
  • Onslow Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Onslow

Algernon Hortense Phineas Cordelia Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Onslow more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Onslow at #15100 in the United States.

What do James and Onslow mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Onslow means "Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn" (Old English origin).

Are James and Onslow boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Onslow is primarily a boy name.

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