Benzion 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

Benzion Rank #3,369
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3369 for Benzion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benzion ___

  • Benzion David
  • Benzion Isaac
  • Benzion Moshe
  • Benzion Aaron
  • Benzion Shmuel
  • Benzion Yosef

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 Benzion

Levi Asher Miriam Devorah Noam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benzion at #3369 in the United States.

What do Benzion and James mean?

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

Are Benzion and James boy or girl names?

Benzion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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