James vs Stockton

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
Stockton Rank #3,044

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3044 for Stockton.

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

Stockton ___

  • Stockton James
  • Stockton Lee
  • Stockton Reed
  • Stockton Cole
  • Stockton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stockton

Colton Dalton Sutton Presley Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stockton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stockton at #3044 in the United States.

What do James and Stockton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Stockton means "settlement near a tree stump" (Old English origin).

Are James and Stockton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stockton is primarily a boy name.

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