Damilare vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damilare

Boy #24,509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"the one who pleases me"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,509
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Lare

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Damilare Rank #24,509
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24509 for Damilare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damilare ___

  • Damilare Olusegun
  • Damilare Adewale
  • Damilare Emmanuel
  • Damilare Joshua
  • Damilare David
  • Damilare Samuel

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 Damilare

Damilola Adewale Oluwaseun Temitope Chiamaka

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damilare or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damilare at #24509 in the United States.

What do Damilare and James mean?

Damilare means "the one who pleases me" (Yoruba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damilare and James boy or girl names?

Damilare is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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