Dajour vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dajour

Boy #6,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the day; current, fresh, timely"

Origin: French (du jour)

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,682
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
DJ, Day

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dajour Rank #6,682
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6682 for Dajour.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dajour ___

  • Dajour Malik
  • Dajour Isaiah
  • Dajour Xavier
  • Dajour Emmanuel
  • Dajour Leon
  • Dajour James

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 Dajour

Deshawn Malik Xavier Andre Jaylen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dajour or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dajour at #6682 in the United States.

What do Dajour and James mean?

Dajour means "of the day; current, fresh, timely" (French (du jour) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dajour and James boy or girl names?

Dajour is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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