Benton vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,310
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Benton Rank #1,310
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1310 for Benton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

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 Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and James mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benton and James boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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