Daire 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

Daire Rank #4,040
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4040 for Daire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daire ___

  • Daire Finn
  • Daire James
  • Daire Patrick
  • Daire Sean
  • Daire Conal
  • Daire Oisín

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 Daire

Finn Niamh Ciarán Aoife Oisín

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daire or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daire at #4040 in the United States.

What do Daire and James mean?

Daire means "oak grove" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daire and James boy or girl names?

Daire is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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