Bernabe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernabe

Boy #4,886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of consolation"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catholic Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,886
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Berna, Nabe

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

Bernabe Rank #4,886
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4886 for Bernabe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernabe ___

  • Bernabe Luis
  • Bernabe Carlos
  • Bernabe Antonio
  • Bernabe Jose
  • Bernabe Miguel
  • Bernabe Alejandro

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 Bernabe

Rodrigo Bartolome Ignacio Catalina Concepcion

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernabe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bernabe at #4886 in the United States.

What do Bernabe and James mean?

Bernabe means "son of consolation" (Aramaic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bernabe and James boy or girl names?

Bernabe is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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