James vs Wellington

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

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Wellington

Boy #3,239 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement"

Origin: Old English 'Weola-ingtun'

Cultural Roots

English British New Zealand American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,239
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Welly, Well, Ton

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wellington Rank #3,239

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3239 for Wellington.

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

Wellington ___

  • Wellington James
  • Wellington Charles
  • Wellington Arthur
  • Wellington Henry
  • Wellington Edward
  • Wellington George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wellington

Pemberton Remington Charlotte Adelaide Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wellington more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wellington at #3239 in the United States.

What do James and Wellington mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin).

Are James and Wellington boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wellington is primarily a boy name.

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