Dashaun 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

Dashaun Rank #4,834
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4834 for Dashaun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashaun ___

  • Dashaun Marcus
  • Dashaun Lamar
  • Dashaun Andre
  • Dashaun Lee
  • Dashaun James
  • Dashaun Ray

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 Dashaun

DeJon Darius Jamila Destiny Tyrese

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashaun or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dashaun at #4834 in the United States.

What do Dashaun and James mean?

Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dashaun and James boy or girl names?

Dashaun is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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