Daemon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daemon

Boy #1,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spirit, divine inner power"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Fantasy/Gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,391
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Dae

Playground Safety Score

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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

Daemon Rank #1,391
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1391 for Daemon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daemon ___

  • Daemon Cole
  • Daemon Alexander
  • Daemon James
  • Daemon Slate
  • Daemon Orion
  • Daemon Caspian

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 Daemon

Raven Zephyr Sable Orion Lyra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daemon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daemon at #1391 in the United States.

What do Daemon and James mean?

Daemon means "spirit, divine inner power" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daemon and James boy or girl names?

Daemon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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