Daphne vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Daph, Daffie

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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

Daphne Rank #191
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and James mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daphne and James boy or girl names?

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

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