Damario 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

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Popularity Comparison

Damario Rank #6,102
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6102 for Damario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damario ___

  • Damario James
  • Damario Lee
  • Damario Ray
  • Damario Xavier
  • Damario Isaiah

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 Damario

Damien Darius Aria Mariah Deja

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damario or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damario at #6102 in the United States.

What do Damario and James mean?

Damario means "gentle, tame" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damario and James boy or girl names?

Damario is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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