Binyamin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binyamin

Boy #2,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of good fortune, favored son"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,308
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bibi, Benny, Yamin

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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

Binyamin Rank #2,308
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2308 for Binyamin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binyamin ___

  • Binyamin Yosef
  • Binyamin David
  • Binyamin Moshe
  • Binyamin Avi
  • Binyamin Shmuel
  • Binyamin Eliyahu

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 Binyamin

Reuven Shimon Yehuda Naftali Rivkah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binyamin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Binyamin at #2308 in the United States.

What do Binyamin and James mean?

Binyamin means "son of good fortune, favored son" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Binyamin and James boy or girl names?

Binyamin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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