James vs Bennett

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 #60 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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James Rank #5

Bennett Rank #60

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

Is James or Bennett more popular?

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

What do James and Bennett mean?

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

Are James and Bennett boy or girl names?

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