James vs Paityn

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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Paityn

Girl #1,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's estate, Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,699
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pait, Paity

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paityn Rank #1,699

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1699 for Paityn.

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

Paityn ___

  • Paityn Grace
  • Paityn Rose
  • Paityn Marie
  • Paityn Lynn
  • Paityn Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paityn

Brayden Hayden Kaylee Ryleigh Camden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paityn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paityn at #1699 in the United States.

What do James and Paityn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paityn means "warrior's estate, Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Paityn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paityn is primarily a girl name.

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