Darion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,709
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Dary

Playground Safety Score

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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

Darion Rank #2,709
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2709 for Darion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darion ___

  • Darion James
  • Darion Michael
  • Darion Lee
  • Darion Xavier
  • Darion Elijah
  • Darion Anthony

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darion

Kamari Elijah Serenity Naomi Marcus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darion at #2709 in the United States.

What do Darion and James mean?

Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darion and James boy or girl names?

Darion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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