Dallan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallan

Boy #5,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little blind one, the blind one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,921
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal, Danny

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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

Dallan Rank #5,921
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5921 for Dallan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallan ___

  • Dallan James
  • Dallan Finn
  • Dallan Patrick
  • Dallan Seamus
  • Dallan Brendan
  • Dallan Colin

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Fionn Cormac Saoirse Brigid Eoghan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dallan at #5921 in the United States.

What do Dallan and James mean?

Dallan means "little blind one, the blind one" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallan and James boy or girl names?

Dallan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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