James vs Johnbenedict

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

James Rank #5
Johnbenedict Rank #6,507

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6507 for Johnbenedict.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Johnbenedict ___

  • Johnbenedict James
  • Johnbenedict Michael
  • Johnbenedict Thomas
  • Johnbenedict Francis
  • Johnbenedict Edward
  • Johnbenedict Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johnbenedict

Mary Catherine Anne Elizabeth Thomas Patrick Margaret Francis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johnbenedict more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johnbenedict at #6507 in the United States.

What do James and Johnbenedict mean?

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

Are James and Johnbenedict boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johnbenedict is primarily a boy name.

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