Bentley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentley

Boy #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Bentley Rank #201

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #201 for Bentley.

Is Bentley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bentley at #201 in the United States.

What do Bentley and James mean?

Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bentley and James boy or girl names?

Bentley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.