Bentlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentlee

Boy #1,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bent grass clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,595
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bent, Lee, Ben

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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

Bentlee Rank #1,595
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1595 for Bentlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentlee ___

  • Bentlee James
  • Bentlee Cole
  • Bentlee Reid
  • Bentlee Chase
  • Bentlee Lane
  • Bentlee Grant

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 Bentlee

Brody Sadie Declan Avery Paxton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bentlee at #1595 in the United States.

What do Bentlee and James mean?

Bentlee means "bent grass clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bentlee and James boy or girl names?

Bentlee is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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