Bentleigh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Bentleigh Rank #8,990
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8990 for Bentleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentleigh ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Bentleigh

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentleigh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bentleigh at #8990 in the United States.

What do Bentleigh and James mean?

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

Are Bentleigh and James boy or girl names?

Bentleigh is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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