Delphine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Delphine Rank #3,674
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3674 for Delphine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delphine ___

  • Delphine Rose
  • Delphine Marie
  • Delphine Claire
  • Delphine Louise
  • Delphine Celeste
  • Delphine Noir

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 Delphine

Sylvie Margot Cécile Théodore Étienne

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delphine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delphine at #3674 in the United States.

What do Delphine and James mean?

Delphine means "dolphin" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delphine and James boy or girl names?

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

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