Daris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daris

Boy #5,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who learns, student"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,696
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
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

Daris Rank #5,696
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5696 for Daris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daris ___

  • Daris Karim
  • Daris Soren
  • Daris Leon
  • Daris Cyrus
  • Daris Rafe
  • Daris Zane

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 Daris

Cyrus Darius Xerxes Reza Layla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daris at #5696 in the United States.

What do Daris and James mean?

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

Are Daris and James boy or girl names?

Daris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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