Bennett vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bennett

Boy #60 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Bennett Rank #60

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #60 for Bennett.

Is Bennett or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bennett at #60 in the United States.

What do Bennett and James mean?

Bennett means "blessed" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bennett and James boy or girl names?

Bennett is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.