Baer vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baer

Boy #6,556 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Yiddish Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,556
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bear

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baer Rank #6,556
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6556 for Baer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baer ___

  • Baer Max
  • Baer Ernst
  • Baer Hans
  • Baer Otto
  • Baer Franz
  • Baer Ludwig

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baer

Wolf Runa Astrid Bjorn Ingrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baer at #6556 in the United States.

What do Baer and James mean?

Baer means "bear" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baer and James boy or girl names?

Baer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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