Dashiell 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

Dashiell Rank #2,060
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2060 for Dashiell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashiell ___

  • Dashiell James
  • Dashiell Henry
  • Dashiell William
  • Dashiell Cole
  • Dashiell Thomas
  • Dashiell Reed

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 Dashiell

Emmett Phoebe Sullivan Cordelia Fletcher

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashiell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dashiell at #2060 in the United States.

What do Dashiell and James mean?

Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dashiell and James boy or girl names?

Dashiell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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