Binyomin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binyomin

Boy #2,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Ashkenazi Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Benny, Yin, Yomi

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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

Binyomin Rank #2,096
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2096 for Binyomin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binyomin ___

  • Binyomin Moshe
  • Binyomin Dovid
  • Binyomin Yitzchak
  • Binyomin Avraham
  • Binyomin Eliezer
  • Binyomin Noach

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 Binyomin

Shlomo Yitzchak Rivka Leah Chaya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binyomin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Binyomin at #2096 in the United States.

What do Binyomin and James mean?

Binyomin means "son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Binyomin and James boy or girl names?

Binyomin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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