James vs Whitten

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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Whitten

Boy #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,137
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Whit

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Whitten Rank #4,137

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4137 for Whitten.

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

Whitten ___

  • Whitten James
  • Whitten Cole
  • Whitten Lee
  • Whitten Alexander
  • Whitten Thomas
  • Whitten Pierce

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Whitten

Colton Sutton Weston Dalton Paxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Whitten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Whitten at #4137 in the United States.

What do James and Whitten mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin).

Are James and Whitten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Whitten is primarily a boy name.

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