James vs Peighton

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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Peighton

Girl #4,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the warrior's town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,991
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Peigh, P, Pey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Peighton Rank #4,991

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4991 for Peighton.

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

Peighton ___

  • Peighton Grace
  • Peighton Marie
  • Peighton Lynn
  • Peighton Rose
  • Peighton Anne
  • Peighton Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peighton

Brayden Addison Madison Riley Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peighton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peighton at #4991 in the United States.

What do James and Peighton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Peighton means "from the warrior's town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Peighton boy or girl names?

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

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