Brooke vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooke

Girl #308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"One who lives near a brook"

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#308
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Brookie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brooke Rank #308
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #308 for Brooke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooke ___

  • Brooke Lynn
  • Brooke Elizabeth
  • Brooke Anne
  • Brooke Nicole
  • Brooke Marie

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 Brooke

Blake Chase Riley Taylor Morgan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooke or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brooke at #308 in the United States.

What do Brooke and James mean?

Brooke means "One who lives near a brook". James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brooke and James boy or girl names?

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

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