Dasheem 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

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Popularity Comparison

Dasheem Rank #35,497
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35497 for Dasheem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasheem ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dasheem

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasheem or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dasheem at #35497 in the United States.

What do Dasheem and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dasheem and James boy or girl names?

Dasheem is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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