Bram vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bram

Boy #2,963 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"father of multitudes"

Origin: Hebrew via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English Irish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,963
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Bram Rank #2,963
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2963 for Bram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bram ___

  • Bram Oliver
  • Bram James
  • Bram Henry
  • Bram Lee
  • Bram August
  • Bram Finn

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 Bram

Finn Harriet Clem Mabel Otto

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bram or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bram at #2963 in the United States.

What do Bram and James mean?

Bram means "father of multitudes" (Hebrew via Dutch origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bram and James boy or girl names?

Bram is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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