Bengt vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bengt

Boy #21,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blessed"

Origin: Latin via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,165
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beng

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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

Bengt Rank #21,165
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21165 for Bengt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bengt ___

  • Bengt Erik
  • Bengt Lars
  • Bengt Magnus
  • Bengt Axel
  • Bengt Sven
  • Bengt Gustaf

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 Bengt

Sven Lars Ingrid Astrid Björn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bengt or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bengt at #21165 in the United States.

What do Bengt and James mean?

Bengt means "blessed" (Latin via Scandinavian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bengt and James boy or girl names?

Bengt is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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