Dallis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallis

Girl #6,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dwelling by the meadow valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic dal + eas

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,622
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal, Dally

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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

Dallis Rank #6,622
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6622 for Dallis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallis ___

  • Dallis Mae
  • Dallis Jo
  • Dallis Reese
  • Dallis June
  • Dallis Blair
  • Dallis Wren

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 Dallis

Harper Sutton Quinn Brooks Lennon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dallis at #6622 in the United States.

What do Dallis and James mean?

Dallis means "dwelling by the meadow valley" (Scottish Gaelic dal + eas origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallis and James boy or girl names?

Dallis is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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