Darron vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darron

Boy #5,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, oak tree"

Origin: Irish Gaelic doire

Cultural Roots

Irish English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,674
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

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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

Darron Rank #5,674
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5674 for Darron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darron ___

  • Darron James
  • Darron Lee
  • Darron Michael
  • Darron Cole
  • Darron Ray
  • Darron Scott

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 Darron

Aaron Marcus Jaylen Brianna Keisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darron or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darron at #5674 in the United States.

What do Darron and James mean?

Darron means "oak grove, oak tree" (Irish Gaelic doire origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darron and James boy or girl names?

Darron is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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