Danna vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danna

Girl #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Arbiter, judge"

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#306
Total SSA Count
1,002
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani, Annie

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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

Danna Rank #306
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #306 for Danna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danna ___

  • Danna Marie
  • Danna Grace
  • Danna Rose
  • Danna Lynn
  • Danna Elizabeth

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 Danna

Marco Sofia Liana Carlos Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danna or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danna at #306 in the United States.

What do Danna and James mean?

Danna means "Arbiter, judge". James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danna and James boy or girl names?

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

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