Dalbert vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalbert

Boy #34,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright valley"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,474
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dal, Bert, Bertie

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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

Dalbert Rank #34,474
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34474 for Dalbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalbert ___

  • Dalbert Lee
  • Dalbert Wayne
  • Dalbert Eugene
  • Dalbert Ray
  • Dalbert 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 Dalbert

Delbert Gilbert Elbert Norbert Hubert

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalbert or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dalbert at #34474 in the United States.

What do Dalbert and James mean?

Dalbert means "bright valley" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dalbert and James boy or girl names?

Dalbert is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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