Bertram vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertram

Boy #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,509
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie, Ram

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

Bertram Rank #8,509
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8509 for Bertram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bertram ___

  • Bertram James
  • Bertram Harold
  • Bertram William
  • Bertram Charles
  • Bertram Arthur
  • Bertram George

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 Bertram

Reginald Archibald Humphrey Mildred Gertrude

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertram or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bertram at #8509 in the United States.

What do Bertram and James mean?

Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bertram and James boy or girl names?

Bertram is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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