Dannie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dannie

Girl #5,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,319
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
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

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Popularity Comparison

Dannie Rank #5,319
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5319 for Dannie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dannie ___

  • Dannie Rose
  • Dannie Marie
  • Dannie Grace
  • Dannie Lou
  • Dannie Jo
  • Dannie Mae

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 Dannie

Jennie Ronnie Connie Bobby Frankie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dannie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dannie at #5319 in the United States.

What do Dannie and James mean?

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

Are Dannie and James boy or girl names?

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

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