Darlene vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Darley, Dee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1803 for Darlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darlene ___

  • Darlene Marie
  • Darlene Ann
  • Darlene Jean
  • Darlene Sue
  • Darlene Lynn
  • Darlene 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 Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darlene at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darlene and James mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darlene and James boy or girl names?

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

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