Danny vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Danny Rank #642
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #642 for Danny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

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 Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and James mean?

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

Are Danny and James boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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