Darrin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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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

Darrin Rank #3,404
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and James mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrin and James boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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