Damari vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damari

Boy #938 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#938
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Demi, Mari

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Damari Rank #938
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #938 for Damari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damari ___

  • Damari James
  • Damari Lee
  • Damari Alexander
  • Damari Marcus
  • Damari Xavier
  • Damari Andre

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Damari

Amara Zara Isaiah Malik Kiara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damari at #938 in the United States.

What do Damari and James mean?

Damari means "gentle, tamed" (Greek/Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damari and James boy or girl names?

Damari is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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