Dane vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#882
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Dane Rank #882
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #882 for Dane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dane ___

  • Dane Michael
  • Dane William
  • Dane Robert
  • Dane Allen
  • Dane Cooper
  • Dane Fletcher

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 Dane

Cole Blake Grant Lane Drew

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dane or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and James mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dane and James boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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