Barrington vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Barrington Rank #9,563
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9563 for Barrington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

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 Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and James mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barrington and James boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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