James vs Whitton

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
Whitton Rank #6,275

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6275 for Whitton.

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

Whitton ___

  • Whitton James
  • Whitton Thomas
  • Whitton Cole
  • Whitton Grey
  • Whitton Alexander
  • Whitton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Whitton

Sutton Holden Weston Emerson Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Whitton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Whitton at #6275 in the United States.

What do James and Whitton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Whitton means "bright town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Whitton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Whitton is primarily a boy name.

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