Dawit vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawit

Boy #5,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dearly loved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,569
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dawi, Dave

Playground Safety Score

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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

Dawit Rank #5,569
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5569 for Dawit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawit ___

  • Dawit Solomon
  • Dawit Samuel
  • Dawit Elias
  • Dawit Yonas
  • Dawit Tekle
  • Dawit Haile

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 Dawit

Solomon Yonas Miriam Selamawit Bereket

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawit or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dawit at #5569 in the United States.

What do Dawit and James mean?

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

Are Dawit and James boy or girl names?

Dawit is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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