James vs Patton

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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Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Patt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Patton Rank #2,307

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2307 for Patton.

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

Patton ___

  • Patton James
  • Patton Lee
  • Patton William
  • Patton George
  • Patton Allen
  • Patton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Patton

Parker Hudson Lincoln Hadley Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Patton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do James and Patton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Patton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.

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