Damir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damir

Boy #797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace giver, one who gives peace"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Bosnian Croatian Serbian Turkish Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#797
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami

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

Damir Rank #797
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #797 for Damir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damir ___

  • Damir Ivan
  • Damir Aleksei
  • Damir Mihail
  • Damir Rashid
  • Damir Kemal
  • Damir Sven

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 Damir

Amir Emir Tamir Amira Sana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damir at #797 in the United States.

What do Damir and James mean?

Damir means "peace giver, one who gives peace" (Slavic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damir and James boy or girl names?

Damir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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