Danilo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danilo

Boy #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Croatian Serbian Montenegrin Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Dan

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

Danilo Rank #1,096
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1096 for Danilo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danilo ___

  • Danilo Marco
  • Danilo Luca
  • Danilo Rafael
  • Danilo Antonio
  • Danilo Matteo
  • Danilo Giovanni

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 Danilo

Marco Lucia Rafael Isabella Matteo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danilo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danilo at #1096 in the United States.

What do Danilo and James mean?

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

Are Danilo and James boy or girl names?

Danilo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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