Delancey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delancey

Boy #29,010 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English Historic New York

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,010
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lance

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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

Delancey Rank #29,010
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29010 for Delancey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delancey ___

  • Delancey James
  • Delancey William
  • Delancey Henry
  • Delancey Thomas
  • Delancey Edward
  • Delancey Brooks

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delancey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delancey at #29010 in the United States.

What do Delancey and James mean?

Delancey means "from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delancey and James boy or girl names?

Delancey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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