Buz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buz

Boy #29,940 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"contempt, disrespect"

Origin: Hebrew buz בּוּז

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,940
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Buzz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Buz Rank #29,940
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29940 for Buz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buz ___

  • Buz Aaron
  • Buz David
  • Buz Michael
  • Buz Joshua
  • Buz Samuel
  • Buz Nathan

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 Buz

Uz Nahor Milcah Huz Aaron

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Buz at #29940 in the United States.

What do Buz and James mean?

Buz means "contempt, disrespect" (Hebrew buz בּוּז origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Buz and James boy or girl names?

Buz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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