Delshawn 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

Delshawn Rank #14,059
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14059 for Delshawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delshawn ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Delshawn

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delshawn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delshawn at #14059 in the United States.

What do Delshawn and James mean?

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

Are Delshawn and James boy or girl names?

Delshawn is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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