Bodhe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodhe

Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,466
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bode, Bo

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

Bodhe Rank #18,466
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodhe ___

  • Bodhe James
  • Bodhe Finn
  • Bodhe Callum
  • Bodhe Angus
  • Bodhe Rory
  • Bodhe Lachlan

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 Bodhe

Caelan Rowan Fionn Sorcha Ailis

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodhe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Bodhe and James mean?

Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bodhe and James boy or girl names?

Bodhe is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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