Braylee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Braylee Rank #1,179
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1179 for Braylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Braylee ___

  • Braylee Grace
  • Braylee Ann
  • Braylee Marie
  • Braylee Jo
  • Braylee Lynn
  • Braylee Faith

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 Braylee

Kaylee Hadley Brantley Paisley Greyson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braylee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Braylee at #1179 in the United States.

What do Braylee and James mean?

Braylee means "broad clearing meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Braylee and James boy or girl names?

Braylee is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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