James vs Damian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

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James Rank #5

Damian Rank #110

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #110 for Damian.

Is James or Damian more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do James and Damian mean?

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

Are James and Damian boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.