Delos vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delos

Boy #27,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Visible, clear, bright; the island of light"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,945
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del

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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

Delos Rank #27,945
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27945 for Delos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delos ___

  • Delos Atlas
  • Delos Orion
  • Delos James
  • Delos Alexander

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delos or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delos at #27945 in the United States.

What do Delos and James mean?

Delos means "Visible, clear, bright; the island of light" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delos and James boy or girl names?

Delos is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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