Damere vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damere

Boy #6,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace-giver, one who pacifies"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,010
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Damy, Mere

Playground Safety Score

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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

Damere Rank #6,010
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6010 for Damere.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damere ___

  • Damere James
  • Damere Andre
  • Damere Marcus
  • Damere Lee
  • Damere Wayne
  • Damere Tyrese

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 Damere

Deshawn Kamari Javion Zaria Amara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damere or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damere at #6010 in the United States.

What do Damere and James mean?

Damere means "peace-giver, one who pacifies" (South Slavic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damere and James boy or girl names?

Damere is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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