James vs Bentley

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 #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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James Rank #5

Bentley Rank #201

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

Is James or Bentley more popular?

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

What do James and Bentley mean?

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

Are James and Bentley boy or girl names?

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