Daurice 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

Daurice Rank #40,982
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40982 for Daurice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daurice ___

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 Daurice

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daurice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daurice at #40982 in the United States.

What do Daurice and James mean?

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

Are Daurice and James boy or girl names?

Daurice is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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