Benelli vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benelli

Girl #5,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little blessed one"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,633
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beni, Nellie, Bella

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

Benelli Rank #5,633
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5633 for Benelli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benelli ___

  • Benelli Grace
  • Benelli Rose
  • Benelli Mae
  • Benelli Claire
  • Benelli Jean
  • Benelli Aurora

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 Benelli

Gianelli Marcello Lucia Isadora Raffaello

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benelli or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benelli at #5633 in the United States.

What do Benelli and James mean?

Benelli means "little blessed one" (Italian/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benelli and James boy or girl names?

Benelli is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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