Darth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darth

Boy #14,716 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark lord (fictional Sith title)"

Origin: Modern fictional - Star Wars

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,716
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Day, Daie

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

Darth Rank #14,716
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14716 for Darth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darth ___

  • Darth James
  • Darth Cole
  • Darth Steel
  • Darth Victor
  • Darth Rex

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 Darth

Luke Leia Han Rey Kylo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darth at #14716 in the United States.

What do Darth and James mean?

Darth means "dark lord (fictional Sith title)" (Modern fictional - Star Wars origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darth and James boy or girl names?

Darth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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