Danylo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danylo

Boy #5,936 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Russian Polish Eastern Slavic Belarusian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,936
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danya, Dan, Dano

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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

Danylo Rank #5,936
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5936 for Danylo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danylo ___

  • Danylo Ivan
  • Danylo Andriy
  • Danylo Mykola
  • Danylo Oleksandr
  • Danylo Vasyl
  • Danylo Bohdan

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 Danylo

Mykhailo Serhiy Olena Mariya Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danylo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Danylo at #5936 in the United States.

What do Danylo and James mean?

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

Are Danylo and James boy or girl names?

Danylo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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