James vs Witten

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

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Witten

Boy #3,043 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the white settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,043
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Witt, Wit

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Witten Rank #3,043

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3043 for Witten.

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

Witten ___

  • Witten James
  • Witten Cole
  • Witten Lee
  • Witten Grant
  • Witten Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Witten

Hudson Hayden Sutton Peyton Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Witten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Witten at #3043 in the United States.

What do James and Witten mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Witten means "from the white settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Witten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Witten is primarily a boy name.

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