Benito vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benito

Boy #1,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,200
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Beni

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

Benito Rank #1,200
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1200 for Benito.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benito ___

  • Benito Antonio
  • Benito Carlos
  • Benito Luis
  • Benito Rafael
  • Benito Jose
  • Benito Miguel

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 Benito

Mateo Santiago Isabella Sofia Alejandro

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benito or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benito at #1200 in the United States.

What do Benito and James mean?

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

Are Benito and James boy or girl names?

Benito is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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