Birger vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Birger

Boy #37,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to help, to save, to rescue"

Origin: Old Norse bjarga

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,901
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Birge, Birk

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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

Birger Rank #37,901
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37901 for Birger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Birger ___

  • Birger Olaf
  • Birger Erik
  • Birger Lars
  • Birger Sten
  • Birger Axel
  • Birger Henrik

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 Birger

Gunnar Leif Sigrid Ingrid Astrid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birger or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Birger at #37901 in the United States.

What do Birger and James mean?

Birger means "to help, to save, to rescue" (Old Norse bjarga origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Birger and James boy or girl names?

Birger is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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