Daenerys 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

Daenerys Rank #1,567
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1567 for Daenerys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daenerys ___

  • Daenerys Storm
  • Daenerys Rose
  • Daenerys Vae
  • Daenerys Grace
  • Daenerys Lyra
  • Daenerys Celeste

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 Daenerys

Arya Sansa Rhaenyra Theon Viserys

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daenerys or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daenerys at #1567 in the United States.

What do Daenerys and James mean?

Daenerys means "invented Valyrian fantasy name" (Fictional origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daenerys and James boy or girl names?

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

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