Darwin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#841
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Win

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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

Darwin Rank #841
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #841 for Darwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darwin ___

  • Darwin James
  • Darwin Cole
  • Darwin Lee
  • Darwin Alexander
  • Darwin Thomas
  • Darwin Ray

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and James mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darwin and James boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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