Benji vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,629
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Bey, Beie

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

Benji Rank #1,629
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1629 for Benji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benji ___

  • Benji James
  • Benji Oliver
  • Benji William
  • Benji Cole
  • Benji Lee
  • Benji Thomas

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 Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and James mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benji and James boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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