Brently vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brently

Boy #5,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hill covered with broom, steep hill"

Origin: Old English/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,022
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brent, Lee

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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

Brently Rank #5,022
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5022 for Brently.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brently ___

  • Brently James
  • Brently Michael
  • Brently Alexander
  • Brently Thomas
  • Brently William
  • Brently Cole

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 Brently

Kaitlyn Tyler Maddison Chase Avery

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brently or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brently at #5022 in the United States.

What do Brently and James mean?

Brently means "hill covered with broom, steep hill" (Old English/Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brently and James boy or girl names?

Brently is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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