Bastion 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

Bastion Rank #5,044
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5044 for Bastion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastion ___

  • Bastion James
  • Bastion William
  • Bastion Cole
  • Bastion Hugh
  • Bastion Oliver
  • Bastion Rhys

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 Bastion

Octavia Cassian Isadora Leander Evangeline

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bastion at #5044 in the United States.

What do Bastion and James mean?

Bastion means "venerable, worthy of reverence" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bastion and James boy or girl names?

Bastion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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