Daren vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daren

Boy #2,865 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,865
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, 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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daren Rank #2,865
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2865 for Daren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daren ___

  • Daren James
  • Daren Lee
  • Daren Scott
  • Daren Michael
  • Daren Allen
  • Daren Wayne

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daren

Sharon Karen Todd Glenn Sherry

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daren or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daren at #2865 in the United States.

What do Daren and James mean?

Daren means "great one" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daren and James boy or girl names?

Daren is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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