Bodhi 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

Bodhi Rank #303
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #303 for Bodhi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodhi ___

  • Bodhi Bodhi James
  • Bodhi Bodhi River
  • Bodhi Bodhi Sage
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cole
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cruz

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 Bodhi

Sage River Luna Zephyr Willow

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodhi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bodhi at #303 in the United States.

What do Bodhi and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bodhi and James boy or girl names?

Bodhi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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