James vs Swinton

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
Swinton Rank #31,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31739 for Swinton.

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

Swinton ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Swinton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Swinton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Swinton at #31739 in the United States.

What do James and Swinton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Swinton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Swinton is primarily a boy name.

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