Damaris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damaris

Girl #1,439 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dami, 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

Damaris Rank #1,439
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1439 for Damaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damaris ___

  • Damaris Ruth
  • Damaris Grace
  • Damaris Hope
  • Damaris Joy
  • Damaris Faith
  • Damaris Anne

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 Damaris

Lydia Priscilla Miriam Phoebe Silas

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damaris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damaris at #1439 in the United States.

What do Damaris and James mean?

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

Are Damaris and James boy or girl names?

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

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