Darice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

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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

Darice Rank #4,273
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

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 Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and James mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darice and James boy or girl names?

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

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