Damoni vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Damoni Rank #1,852
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1852 for Damoni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damoni ___

  • Damoni James
  • Damoni Xavier
  • Damoni Andre
  • Damoni Elias
  • Damoni Isaiah
  • Damoni Cole

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 Damoni

Amari Kameron Devonte Aaliyah Janae

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damoni or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damoni at #1852 in the United States.

What do Damoni and James mean?

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

Are Damoni and James boy or girl names?

Damoni is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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