Dandre vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dandre

Boy #2,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, warrior"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,542
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dre, Dan

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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

Dandre Rank #2,542
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2542 for Dandre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dandre ___

  • Dandre James
  • Dandre Marcus
  • Dandre Lee
  • Dandre Ray
  • Dandre Xavier
  • Dandre Antoine

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 Dandre

Malik Jasmine Darius Destiny Andre

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dandre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dandre at #2542 in the United States.

What do Dandre and James mean?

Dandre means "man, warrior" (Greek via French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dandre and James boy or girl names?

Dandre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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