Deegan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

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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

Deegan Rank #1,678
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

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 Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and James mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deegan and James boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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