Berlin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

Playground Safety Score

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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

Berlin Rank #2,852
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2852 for Berlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berlin at #2852 in the United States.

What do Berlin and James mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berlin and James boy or girl names?

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

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