Deja vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dej

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Deja Rank #2,861
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2861 for Deja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deja ___

  • Deja Marie
  • Deja Nicole
  • Deja Lynn
  • Deja Simone
  • Deja Renee
  • Deja Monique

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 Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deja or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and James mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deja and James boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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