Binu vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binu

Boy #12,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodic South Indian given name"

Origin: Malayalam

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayalam South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,378
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bin

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

Binu Rank #12,378
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12378 for Binu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binu ___

  • Binu Kumar
  • Binu Raj
  • Binu Krishnan
  • Binu Nair
  • Binu Sebastian

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 Binu

Biju Sinu Minu Tinu

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binu or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Binu at #12378 in the United States.

What do Binu and James mean?

Binu means "melodic South Indian given name" (Malayalam origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Binu and James boy or girl names?

Binu is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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