Bento 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

Bento Rank #4,549
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4549 for Bento.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bento ___

  • Bento James
  • Bento Oliver
  • Bento Cruz
  • Bento Leo
  • Bento Kai
  • Bento Cole

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 Bento

Nico Mila Hugo Lucia Felix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bento or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bento at #4549 in the United States.

What do Bento and James mean?

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

Are Bento and James boy or girl names?

Bento is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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