Bernice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Bea

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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

Bernice Rank #3,814
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3814 for Bernice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernice ___

  • Bernice Mae
  • Bernice Claire
  • Bernice Rose
  • Bernice Elizabeth
  • Bernice Jane
  • Bernice Louise

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 Bernice

Mabel Sylvia Dorothy Clarence Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bernice at #3814 in the United States.

What do Bernice and James mean?

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

Are Bernice and James boy or girl names?

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

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