Darhl vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Darhl Rank #30,988
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30988 for Darhl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darhl ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Darhl

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darhl or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darhl at #30988 in the United States.

What do Darhl and James mean?

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

Are Darhl and James boy or girl names?

Darhl is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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