Behr 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

Behr Rank #5,941
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5941 for Behr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Behr ___

  • Behr William
  • Behr James
  • Behr Thomas
  • Behr Alexander
  • Behr Henry
  • Behr Felix

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 Behr

Wolf Fox Asher Ezra Liesel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behr or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Behr at #5941 in the United States.

What do Behr and James mean?

Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Behr and James boy or girl names?

Behr is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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