James vs Weldon

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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Weldon

Boy #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,996
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Weldy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Weldon Rank #2,996

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2996 for Weldon.

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

Weldon ___

  • Weldon James
  • Weldon Thomas
  • Weldon Scott
  • Weldon Ray
  • Weldon Craig
  • Weldon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Weldon

Dalton Preston Grover Mildred Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Weldon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do James and Weldon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are James and Weldon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.

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