Daylon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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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

Daylon Rank #2,250
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

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 Daylon

Jaylen Taylen Braxton Kendall Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and James mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daylon and James boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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