Bodey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Bodey Rank #4,099
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4099 for Bodey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodey ___

  • Bodey James
  • Bodey Lee
  • Bodey Ray
  • Bodey Wayne
  • Bodey Cole
  • Bodey Blake

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 Bodey

Brody Cody Brady Kylie Kayla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bodey at #4099 in the United States.

What do Bodey and James mean?

Bodey means "herald, messenger" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bodey and James boy or girl names?

Bodey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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