Bradlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradlee

Boy #4,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad meadow, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad + leah

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,132
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad

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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

Bradlee Rank #4,132
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4132 for Bradlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradlee ___

  • Bradlee James
  • Bradlee Allen
  • Bradlee Scott
  • Bradlee Wayne
  • Bradlee Michael
  • Bradlee Thomas

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bradlee at #4132 in the United States.

What do Bradlee and James mean?

Bradlee means "broad meadow, wide clearing" (Old English brad + leah origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bradlee and James boy or girl names?

Bradlee is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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