Bodi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodi

Boy #1,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enlightenment, awakening"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Buddhist Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,922
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Bodi Rank #1,922
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1922 for Bodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodi ___

  • Bodi James
  • Bodi River
  • Bodi Sage
  • Bodi Blue
  • Bodi Finn
  • Bodi Lee

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 Bodi

Sage River Luna Juniper Zen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bodi at #1922 in the United States.

What do Bodi and James mean?

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

Are Bodi and James boy or girl names?

Bodi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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