James vs Towns

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
Towns Rank #29,502

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29502 for Towns.

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

Towns ___

  • Towns James
  • Towns Henry
  • Towns Lee
  • Towns Cole
  • Towns River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Towns

Banks Hayes Brooks Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Towns more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Towns at #29502 in the United States.

What do James and Towns mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Towns means "dweller in the town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Towns boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Towns is primarily a boy name.

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