Daniil vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniil

Boy #4,830 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,830
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danya, Dan, Danil

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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

Daniil Rank #4,830
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4830 for Daniil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniil ___

  • Daniil Aleksandr
  • Daniil Ivan
  • Daniil Mikhail
  • Daniil Sergei
  • Daniil Nikolai
  • Daniil Alexei

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daniil

Alexei Masha Anya Pavel Katya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniil or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daniil at #4830 in the United States.

What do Daniil and James mean?

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

Are Daniil and James boy or girl names?

Daniil is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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