Beckham 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

Beckham Rank #168
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #168 for Beckham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beckham ___

  • Beckham James
  • Beckham David
  • Beckham Cole
  • Beckham Chase
  • Beckham Reed
  • Beckham Miles

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Beckham

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beckham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beckham at #168 in the United States.

What do Beckham and James mean?

Beckham means "homestead by a stream" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beckham and James boy or girl names?

Beckham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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