Daily vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daily

Girl #6,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"every day, occurring daily"

Origin: Old English (dæg)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,520
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Dae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Daily Rank #6,520
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6520 for Daily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daily ___

  • Daily Rose
  • Daily Mae
  • Daily Grace
  • Daily Kate
  • Daily Skye
  • Daily Belle

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 Daily

Story Haven River Ember Journey

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daily or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daily at #6520 in the United States.

What do Daily and James mean?

Daily means "every day, occurring daily" (Old English (dæg) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daily and James boy or girl names?

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

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