Bridget vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bridge, Biddy

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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

Bridget Rank #704
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #704 for Bridget.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bridget ___

  • Bridget Ann
  • Bridget Marie
  • Bridget Rose
  • Bridget Elizabeth
  • Bridget Clare
  • Bridget Kate

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 Bridget

Patrick Brendan Siobhan Fiona Declan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridget or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.

What do Bridget and James mean?

Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bridget and James boy or girl names?

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

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