Berkley 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

Berkley Rank #882
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #882 for Berkley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkley ___

  • Berkley Grace
  • Berkley Rose
  • Berkley Mae
  • Berkley Jane
  • Berkley Quinn
  • Berkley Paige

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 Berkley

Harper Hadley Ainsley Finley Presley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berkley at #882 in the United States.

What do Berkley and James mean?

Berkley means "birch tree meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berkley and James boy or girl names?

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

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