Dade vs James

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

Dade Rank #6,787
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6787 for Dade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dade ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dade

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dade or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dade at #6787 in the United States.

What do Dade and James mean?

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

Are Dade and James boy or girl names?

Dade is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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