Damier vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damier

Boy #6,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,193
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dame, 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

Damier Rank #6,193
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6193 for Damier.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damier ___

  • Damier James
  • Damier Cole
  • Damier Andre
  • Damier Lee
  • Damier Vincent

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Damier

Lucien Maxime Vivienne Celeste Remy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damier or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damier at #6193 in the United States.

What do Damier and James mean?

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

Are Damier and James boy or girl names?

Damier is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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