Damian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damian

Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Polish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
3,233
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dam, Dami

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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

Damian Rank #110
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #110 for Damian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damian ___

  • Damian James
  • Damian Cole
  • Damian Xavier
  • Damian Michael
  • Damian Alexander
  • Damian Reid

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 Damian

Sebastian Dominic Serena Vivienne Adrian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Damian and James mean?

Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damian and James boy or girl names?

Damian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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