Dario 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

Dario Rank #636
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #636 for Dario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dario ___

  • Dario Luca
  • Dario James
  • Dario Marco
  • Dario Sebastian
  • Dario Rafael

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 Dario

Marco Lucia Sofia Matteo Elena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dario or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dario at #636 in the United States.

What do Dario and James mean?

Dario means "possessing goodness" (Old Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dario and James boy or girl names?

Dario is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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