Darius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

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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

Darius Rank #746
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #746 for Darius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

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 Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and James mean?

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

Are Darius and James boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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