Darell vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darell

Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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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

Darell Rank #1,952
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1952 for Darell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darell ___

  • Darell James
  • Darell Lee
  • Darell Wayne
  • Darell Scott
  • Darell Allen
  • Darell Ray

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 Darell

Terrell Dwayne Shanice Marcus Latonya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Darell and James mean?

Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darell and James boy or girl names?

Darell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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