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Dede vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dede

Girl #66,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Firstborn daughter; born on Monday"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African Yoruba Ghanaian American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,610
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dede Rank #66,610
James Rank #2,583

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #66610 for Dede.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dede or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Dede at #66610 in the United States.

What do Dede and James mean?

Dede means "Firstborn daughter; born on Monday" (African origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dede and James boy or girl names?

Dede is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a girl name.

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