Dalen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalen

Boy #5,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley, dale"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,626
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dale

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalen Rank #5,626
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5626 for Dalen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalen ___

  • Dalen James
  • Dalen Thomas
  • Dalen Michael
  • Dalen Lee
  • Dalen Scott
  • Dalen Wayne

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 Dalen

Logan Blake Grayson Jordan Paige

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dalen at #5626 in the United States.

What do Dalen and James mean?

Dalen means "valley, dale" (Old English/Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dalen and James boy or girl names?

Dalen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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