Beaumont 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

Beaumont Rank #3,622
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3622 for Beaumont.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beaumont ___

  • Beaumont James
  • Beaumont William
  • Beaumont Edward
  • Beaumont Arthur
  • Beaumont Hale

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Beaumont

Beauregard Montgomery Ashford Cordelia Arabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaumont or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beaumont at #3622 in the United States.

What do Beaumont and James mean?

Beaumont means "beautiful mountain" (Old French/Norman origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beaumont and James boy or girl names?

Beaumont is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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