Bently 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

Bently Rank #3,114
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3114 for Bently.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bently ___

  • Bently James
  • Bently Cole
  • Bently Gray
  • Bently Wade
  • Bently Reid
  • Bently Hunter

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 Bently

Hadley Kinsley Maverick Presley Jagger

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bently or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bently at #3114 in the United States.

What do Bently and James mean?

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

Are Bently and James boy or girl names?

Bently is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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