Dandra 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
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Popularity Comparison

Dandra Rank #22,920
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22920 for Dandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dandra ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dandra

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dandra or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dandra at #22920 in the United States.

What do Dandra and James mean?

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

Are Dandra and James boy or girl names?

Dandra is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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