Benicio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benicio

Boy #754 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Puerto Rican Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#754
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beni, Ben, Nio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Benicio Rank #754
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #754 for Benicio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benicio ___

  • Benicio Rafael
  • Benicio Antonio
  • Benicio Jose
  • Benicio Miguel
  • Benicio Carlos
  • Benicio Alejandro

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 Benicio

Valentina Isabella Mateo Santiago Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benicio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benicio at #754 in the United States.

What do Benicio and James mean?

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

Are Benicio and James boy or girl names?

Benicio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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