Dae 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

Dae Rank #23,149
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23149 for Dae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dae ___

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 Dae

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dae at #23149 in the United States.

What do Dae and James mean?

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

Are Dae and James boy or girl names?

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

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