Burness 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

Burness Rank #33,718
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33718 for Burness.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burness ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burness or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Burness at #33718 in the United States.

What do Burness and James mean?

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

Are Burness and James boy or girl names?

Burness is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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