James vs Stanton

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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Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,995
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stan, Stanny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stanton Rank #4,995

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4995 for Stanton.

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

Stanton ___

  • Stanton James
  • Stanton Lee
  • Stanton Henry
  • Stanton William
  • Stanton Thomas
  • Stanton Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stanton

Emerson Sutton Hudson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stanton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stanton at #4995 in the United States.

What do James and Stanton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin).

Are James and Stanton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stanton is primarily a boy name.

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