Damiano vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damiano

Boy #4,875 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,875
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Damo

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

Damiano Rank #4,875
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4875 for Damiano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damiano ___

  • Damiano Luca
  • Damiano Marco
  • Damiano Enzo
  • Damiano Rafe
  • Damiano Stefano
  • Damiano Giovanni

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 Damiano

Lorenzo Matteo Alessio Valentina Aria

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damiano or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damiano at #4875 in the United States.

What do Damiano and James mean?

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

Are Damiano and James boy or girl names?

Damiano is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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