James vs Tipton

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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Tipton

Boy #10,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Tibba settlement; Tibba estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,716
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tip, Tippy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tipton Rank #10,716

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10716 for Tipton.

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

Tipton ___

  • Tipton James
  • Tipton Cole
  • Tipton Blake
  • Tipton Reid
  • Tipton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tipton

Hudson Parker Fletcher Hadley Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tipton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tipton at #10716 in the United States.

What do James and Tipton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tipton means "Tibba settlement; Tibba estate" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tipton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tipton is primarily a boy name.

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