Darrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Darrick Rank #5,707
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5707 for Darrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

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 Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darrick at #5707 in the United States.

What do Darrick and James mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrick and James boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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