Dallin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dallin Rank #3,877
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3877 for Dallin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallin ___

  • Dallin James
  • Dallin Lee
  • Dallin Scott
  • Dallin Thomas
  • Dallin Wayne
  • Dallin Michael

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 Dallin

Mason Tyler Kaden Brooklyn Avery

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dallin at #3877 in the United States.

What do Dallin and James mean?

Dallin means "from the valley" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallin and James boy or girl names?

Dallin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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