Danthony vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danthony

Boy #6,086 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge + priceless/flourishing (Dan + Anthony)"

Origin: Hebrew and Latin

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,086
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Tony

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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

Danthony Rank #6,086
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6086 for Danthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danthony ___

  • Danthony James
  • Danthony Michael
  • Danthony Alexander
  • Danthony Jerome
  • Danthony Lee
  • Danthony Marcus

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 Danthony

Damarius Kavon Destinee Shaniya Javante

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danthony or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danthony at #6086 in the United States.

What do Danthony and James mean?

Danthony means "God is my judge + priceless/flourishing (Dan + Anthony)" (Hebrew and Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danthony and James boy or girl names?

Danthony is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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