Day vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Day Rank #20,203

James Rank #2,583

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #20203 for Day.

Is Day or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Day and James mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Day and James boy or girl names?

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