Benedict vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
254
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benedict Rank #915
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #915 for Benedict.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benedict ___

  • Benedict James
  • Benedict Arthur
  • Benedict Henry
  • Benedict Oliver
  • Benedict George
  • Benedict William

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benedict

Josephine Cordelia Cornelius Isadora Emmett

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benedict or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and James mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benedict and James boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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