Delmon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delmon

Boy #23,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the mountain"

Origin: Old French del mont

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,335
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Monty

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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

Delmon Rank #23,335
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23335 for Delmon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delmon ___

  • Delmon James
  • Delmon Lee
  • Delmon Ray
  • Delmon Wayne
  • Delmon Earl

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 Delmon

Delbert Delroy Delmar Delmonte Delton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delmon at #23335 in the United States.

What do Delmon and James mean?

Delmon means "of the mountain" (Old French del mont origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delmon and James boy or girl names?

Delmon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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