James vs Walton

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

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Walton

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,320
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Walt, Wally, Tony

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Walton Rank #3,320

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3320 for Walton.

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

Walton ___

  • Walton James
  • Walton Lee
  • Walton Ray
  • Walton Dean
  • Walton Scott
  • Walton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Walton

Eleanor Beatrice Chester Ellsworth Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Walton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do James and Walton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Walton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.

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