Berrin 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

Popularity Comparison

Berrin Rank #24,568
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24568 for Berrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berrin ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Berrin

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berrin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Berrin at #24568 in the United States.

What do Berrin and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berrin and James boy or girl names?

Berrin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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