James vs Orton

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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Orton

Boy #26,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm garden, upper estate enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,532
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ort

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Orton Rank #26,532

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26532 for Orton.

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

Orton ___

  • Orton James
  • Orton William
  • Orton Lee
  • Orton Hayes
  • Orton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Orton

Fletcher Remington Sutton Bowen Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Orton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Orton at #26532 in the United States.

What do James and Orton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Orton means "farm garden, upper estate enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are James and Orton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Orton is primarily a boy name.

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