Daiki vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daiki

Boy #22,042 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,042
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dai, Dai-chan

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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

Daiki Rank #22,042
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22042 for Daiki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daiki ___

  • Daiki Kenji
  • Daiki Hiroshi
  • Daiki James
  • Daiki Ren

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 Daiki

Haruki Yuki Sora Aiko

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daiki or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daiki at #22042 in the United States.

What do Daiki and James mean?

Daiki means "Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance" (Japanese origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daiki and James boy or girl names?

Daiki is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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