James vs Beckett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #166 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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James Rank #5

Beckett Rank #166

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #166 for Beckett.

Is James or Beckett more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beckett at #166 in the United States.

What do James and Beckett mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Beckett means "from the brook" (Old English origin).

Are James and Beckett boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Beckett is primarily a boy name.