Danielle 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

Danielle Rank #522
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #522 for Danielle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danielle ___

  • Danielle Marie
  • Danielle Rose
  • Danielle Nicole
  • Danielle Claire
  • Danielle Anne
  • Danielle Grace

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 Danielle

Melissa Stephanie Nicole Michael Christopher

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danielle or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danielle at #522 in the United States.

What do Danielle and James mean?

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

Are Danielle and James boy or girl names?

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

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