James vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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James Rank #5

Benjamin Rank #11

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is James or Benjamin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do James and Benjamin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Benjamin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.