Bogdan 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

Bogdan Rank #3,262
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3262 for Bogdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bogdan ___

  • Bogdan Alexander
  • Bogdan Michael
  • Bogdan James
  • Bogdan Ivan
  • Bogdan Victor

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 Bogdan

Dmitri Nikita Mila Natasha Ivan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogdan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bogdan at #3262 in the United States.

What do Bogdan and James mean?

Bogdan means "given by God" (Slavic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bogdan and James boy or girl names?

Bogdan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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