Damein vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damein

Boy #39,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,785
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dae, Dame

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Damein Rank #39,785
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39785 for Damein.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damein ___

  • Damein Michael
  • Damein James
  • Damein Lee
  • Damein Thomas
  • Damein Ryan
  • Damein Scott

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 Damein

Dorian Tristan Sebastian Zara Lyra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damein or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damein at #39785 in the United States.

What do Damein and James mean?

Damein means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damein and James boy or girl names?

Damein is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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