Brigham 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

Brigham Rank #2,191
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brigham ___

  • Brigham James
  • Brigham Lee
  • Brigham Scott
  • Brigham Cole
  • Brigham David
  • Brigham Henry

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 Brigham

Eliza Hyrum Porter Nephi Lydia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and James mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brigham and James boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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