Darrion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrion

Boy #3,702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great oak, strength"

Origin: Celtic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,702
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Dari

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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

Darrion Rank #3,702
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3702 for Darrion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrion ___

  • Darrion James
  • Darrion Lee
  • Darrion Michael
  • Darrion Wayne
  • Darrion Ray
  • Darrion Andre

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrion

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darrion at #3702 in the United States.

What do Darrion and James mean?

Darrion means "great oak, strength" (Celtic/Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrion and James boy or girl names?

Darrion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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