Bodin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodin

Boy #4,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to dwell, commander"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,005
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bodin Rank #4,005
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4005 for Bodin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodin ___

  • Bodin James
  • Bodin Scott
  • Bodin Lee
  • Bodin Ryan
  • Bodin Cole
  • Bodin Thomas

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 Bodin

Odin Thorin Soren Kira Freya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bodin at #4005 in the United States.

What do Bodin and James mean?

Bodin means "to dwell, commander" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bodin and James boy or girl names?

Bodin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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