Darrien vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Darrien Rank #5,328
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5328 for Darrien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrien ___

  • Darrien James
  • Darrien Michael
  • Darrien Thomas
  • Darrien Lee
  • Darrien Anthony
  • Darrien Xavier

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 Darrien

Brielle Landen Zara Kyler Adriana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrien or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darrien at #5328 in the United States.

What do Darrien and James mean?

Darrien means "gift" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrien and James boy or girl names?

Darrien is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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