Dansby vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dansby

Boy #5,631 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dane's settlement"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,631
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Dansby Rank #5,631
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5631 for Dansby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dansby ___

  • Dansby Lee
  • Dansby James
  • Dansby Cole
  • Dansby Ray
  • Dansby Dean
  • Dansby Grant

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 Dansby

Beckett Rhett Hadley Sawyer Crew

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dansby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dansby at #5631 in the United States.

What do Dansby and James mean?

Dansby means "Dane's settlement" (Old English/Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dansby and James boy or girl names?

Dansby is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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