Dani vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

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

Dani Rank #680
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #680 for Dani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

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 Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dani at #680 in the United States.

What do Dani and James mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dani and James boy or girl names?

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

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