Brantley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#481
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brant, Lee, B

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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

Brantley Rank #481
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #481 for Brantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantley ___

  • Brantley James
  • Brantley Wayne
  • Brantley Lee
  • Brantley Ray
  • Brantley Dale
  • Brantley Keith

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and James mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brantley and James boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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