James vs Wilton

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
Wilton Rank #5,484

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5484 for Wilton.

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

Wilton ___

  • Wilton James
  • Wilton Charles
  • Wilton Edward
  • Wilton Thomas
  • Wilton Hugh
  • Wilton Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilton

Milton Clifton Eleanor Dorothea Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilton at #5484 in the United States.

What do James and Wilton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilton means "from the willow farm" (Old English origin).

Are James and Wilton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilton is primarily a boy name.

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