Daisy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daisy

Girl #76 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the daisy flower"

Origin: Latin (bellis perennis)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
3,091
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dais

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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

Daisy Rank #76
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #76 for Daisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daisy ___

  • Daisy Rose
  • Daisy Jane
  • Daisy Mae
  • Daisy Claire
  • Daisy Louise
  • Daisy June

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 Daisy

Violet Lily Ivy Jasper Finn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daisy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daisy at #76 in the United States.

What do Daisy and James mean?

Daisy means "the daisy flower" (Latin (bellis perennis) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daisy and James boy or girl names?

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

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