Bandon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bandon

Boy #21,582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Bandon, white water"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,582
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ban

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

Bandon Rank #21,582
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21582 for Bandon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bandon ___

  • Bandon James
  • Bandon Michael
  • Bandon Patrick
  • Bandon Sean
  • Bandon Thomas

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 Bandon

Colm Fergus Sligo Wexford Kerry

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bandon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bandon at #21582 in the United States.

What do Bandon and James mean?

Bandon means "from the River Bandon, white water" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bandon and James boy or girl names?

Bandon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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