Berkeley 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

Berkeley Rank #2,383
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2383 for Berkeley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

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 Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berkeley at #2383 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and James mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berkeley and James boy or girl names?

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

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