Benyamin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benyamin

Boy #3,504 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,504
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Benji, Ben, Beni

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Benyamin Rank #3,504
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3504 for Benyamin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benyamin ___

  • Benyamin David
  • Benyamin Aaron
  • Benyamin Yosef
  • Benyamin Levi
  • Benyamin Ariel

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 Benyamin

Yosef Miriam Rachel Shimon Dinah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benyamin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benyamin at #3504 in the United States.

What do Benyamin and James mean?

Benyamin means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benyamin and James boy or girl names?

Benyamin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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