Bellamy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Bel

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bellamy Rank #691
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #691 for Bellamy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bellamy ___

  • Bellamy James
  • Bellamy Oliver
  • Bellamy Fox
  • Bellamy Grey
  • Bellamy August
  • Bellamy Reid

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellamy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bellamy at #691 in the United States.

What do Bellamy and James mean?

Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bellamy and James boy or girl names?

Bellamy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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