Berenice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berenice

Girl #3,751 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,751
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Beri, Reni, Niche

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Berenice Rank #3,751
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3751 for Berenice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berenice ___

  • Berenice Rose
  • Berenice Louise
  • Berenice Claire
  • Berenice Violet
  • Berenice Grace
  • Berenice Helena

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 Berenice

Ptolemy Cleopatra Celestine Cornelia Alaric

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berenice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berenice at #3751 in the United States.

What do Berenice and James mean?

Berenice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berenice and James boy or girl names?

Berenice is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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