Danis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danis

Boy #12,959 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Dionysus, follower of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Slavic Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,959
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani

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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

Danis Rank #12,959
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12959 for Danis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danis ___

  • Danis Michael
  • Danis Alexander
  • Danis James
  • Danis Thomas
  • Danis Robert

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 Danis

Dennis Denis Marcus Elena Diana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danis at #12959 in the United States.

What do Danis and James mean?

Danis means "of Dionysus, follower of Zeus" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danis and James boy or girl names?

Danis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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