Darsh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darsh

Boy #2,716 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, beholding, sacred sight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,716
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Day, Daie

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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

Darsh Rank #2,716
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2716 for Darsh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darsh ___

  • Darsh Raj
  • Darsh Veer
  • Darsh Dev
  • Darsh Aryan
  • Darsh Om
  • Darsh Rohan

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 Darsh

Veer Arya Diya Rohan Ananya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darsh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darsh at #2716 in the United States.

What do Darsh and James mean?

Darsh means "vision, beholding, sacred sight" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darsh and James boy or girl names?

Darsh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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