Davidjames 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

Davidjames Rank #16,205
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16205 for Davidjames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davidjames ___

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James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidjames or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davidjames at #16205 in the United States.

What do Davidjames and James mean?

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

Are Davidjames and James boy or girl names?

Davidjames is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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