Darrius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrius

Boy #3,373 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

African-American American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,373
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darius

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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

Darrius Rank #3,373
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3373 for Darrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrius ___

  • Darrius James
  • Darrius Andre
  • Darrius Lee
  • Darrius Michael
  • Darrius Allen
  • Darrius Jerome

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and James mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrius and James boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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