James vs Peyton

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Peyton Rank #168

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #168 for Peyton.

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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peyton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peyton at #168 in the United States.

What do James and Peyton mean?

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

Are James and Peyton boy or girl names?

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

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