Darney vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darney

Boy #28,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,852
Total SSA Count
5
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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darney Rank #28,852
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28852 for Darney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darney ___

  • Darney James
  • Darney Lee
  • Darney Robert
  • Darney Michael
  • Darney Thomas

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darney

Callum Sienna Rory Fiona Brennan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darney or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darney at #28852 in the United States.

What do Darney and James mean?

Darney means "from the alder grove" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darney and James boy or girl names?

Darney is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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