Brendon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendon

Boy #2,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, king"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,567
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren

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

Brendon Rank #2,567
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2567 for Brendon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendon ___

  • Brendon James
  • Brendon Michael
  • Brendon Patrick
  • Brendon Thomas
  • Brendon Joseph
  • Brendon William

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 Brendon

Connor Declan Liam Sean Kieran

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brendon at #2567 in the United States.

What do Brendon and James mean?

Brendon means "prince, king" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brendon and James boy or girl names?

Brendon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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