Bohannon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bohannon

Boy #6,238 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the victorious one"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,238
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bohan

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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

Bohannon Rank #6,238
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6238 for Bohannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohannon ___

  • Bohannon James
  • Bohannon Patrick
  • Bohannon Lee
  • Bohannon Cole
  • Bohannon Reid
  • Bohannon Wayne

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bohannon

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohannon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bohannon at #6238 in the United States.

What do Bohannon and James mean?

Bohannon means "descendant of the victorious one" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bohannon and James boy or girl names?

Bohannon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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