Daughtry 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

Daughtry Rank #8,348
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8348 for Daughtry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daughtry ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Daughtry

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daughtry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daughtry at #8348 in the United States.

What do Daughtry and James mean?

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

Are Daughtry and James boy or girl names?

Daughtry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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