Beverly vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beverly

Girl #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,049
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bev, Bevo

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

Beverly Rank #1,049
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and James mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beverly and James boy or girl names?

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

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