Brazil vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brazil

Girl #5,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of brazilwood, ember-red wood"

Origin: Portuguese

Cultural Roots

American Brazilian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,618
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Braz, Bree, Zil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Brazil Rank #5,618
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5618 for Brazil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brazil ___

  • Brazil Mae
  • Brazil Grace
  • Brazil Jade
  • Brazil Rose
  • Brazil Skye
  • Brazil June

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 Brazil

Rio Cairo India Paris Phoenix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brazil or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brazil at #5618 in the United States.

What do Brazil and James mean?

Brazil means "land of brazilwood, ember-red wood" (Portuguese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brazil and James boy or girl names?

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

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