James vs Overton

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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Overton

Boy #42,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"upper settlement, settlement above the valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,324
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ovie, Otto, Ton

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Overton Rank #42,324

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42324 for Overton.

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

Overton ___

  • Overton James
  • Overton Reed
  • Overton Cole
  • Overton Grant
  • Overton Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Overton

Ashton Weston Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Overton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Overton at #42324 in the United States.

What do James and Overton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Overton means "upper settlement, settlement above the valley" (Old English origin).

Are James and Overton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Overton is primarily a boy name.

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