Dash vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dash Rank #969
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #969 for Dash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dash ___

  • Dash Elliot
  • Dash William
  • Dash James
  • Dash Alexander
  • Dash Brooks
  • Dash Hunter

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 Dash

Jett Ace Bex Cruz Zoe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dash or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and James mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dash and James boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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