Dallen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallen

Boy #4,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,126
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dal, Dall

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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

Dallen Rank #4,126
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4126 for Dallen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallen ___

  • Dallen James
  • Dallen Lee
  • Dallen Cole
  • Dallen Reid
  • Dallen Grant
  • Dallen Scott

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 Dallen

Dalton Easton Peyton Camden Bryson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dallen at #4126 in the United States.

What do Dallen and James mean?

Dallen means "valley dweller, from the meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallen and James boy or girl names?

Dallen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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