Dashawn vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dashawn

Boy #2,568 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,568
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shawn, D

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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

Dashawn Rank #2,568
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2568 for Dashawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashawn ___

  • Dashawn Andre
  • Dashawn Marcus
  • Dashawn James
  • Dashawn Lamar
  • Dashawn Michael
  • Dashawn Darnell

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashawn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dashawn at #2568 in the United States.

What do Dashawn and James mean?

Dashawn means "God is gracious (from Shawn/Sean)" (Hebrew via Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dashawn and James boy or girl names?

Dashawn is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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