Bohdan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bohdan

Boy #4,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"given by God"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Polish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,567
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bohdanek, Danko, Boh

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bohdan Rank #4,567
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4567 for Bohdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohdan ___

  • Bohdan Ivan
  • Bohdan Mykola
  • Bohdan Oleksiy
  • Bohdan Vasyl
  • Bohdan Taras
  • Bohdan Dmytro

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 Bohdan

Taras Yaroslav Oksana Halyna Mykola

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohdan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bohdan at #4567 in the United States.

What do Bohdan and James mean?

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

Are Bohdan and James boy or girl names?

Bohdan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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