James vs Renton

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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Renton

Boy #6,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the River Ren"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,618
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Renny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renton Rank #6,618

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6618 for Renton.

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

Renton ___

  • Renton James
  • Renton Cole
  • Renton Lee
  • Renton Scott
  • Renton Graham
  • Renton Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renton

Trenton Preston Benton Marlowe Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renton at #6618 in the United States.

What do James and Renton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renton means "settlement on the River Ren" (Old English origin).

Are James and Renton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renton is primarily a boy name.

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