Bradbury vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradbury

Boy #39,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"broad fortified settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,230
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad, Brady

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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

Bradbury Rank #39,230
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39230 for Bradbury.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradbury ___

  • Bradbury James
  • Bradbury Cole
  • Bradbury Ray
  • Bradbury Scott
  • Bradbury 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 Bradbury

Parker Emerson Hadley Sutton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradbury or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bradbury at #39230 in the United States.

What do Bradbury and James mean?

Bradbury means "broad fortified settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bradbury and James boy or girl names?

Bradbury is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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