Darla vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
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

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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1030 for Darla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

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 Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darla at #1030 in the United States.

What do Darla and James mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darla and James boy or girl names?

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

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