Danni vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danni

Girl #3,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,186
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Danni Rank #3,186
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3186 for Danni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danni ___

  • Danni Jo
  • Danni Rae
  • Danni Marie
  • Danni Rose
  • Danni Lee
  • Danni Lynn

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 Danni

Tori Nico Remy Blake Jess

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danni or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danni at #3186 in the United States.

What do Danni and James mean?

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

Are Danni and James boy or girl names?

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

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