Denilson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denilson

Boy #4,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Denis"

Origin: Portuguese/Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,234
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Den

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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

Denilson Rank #4,234
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4234 for Denilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denilson ___

  • Denilson Rodrigo
  • Denilson Felipe
  • Denilson Eduardo
  • Denilson Marcos
  • Denilson Lucas
  • Denilson Rafael

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 Denilson

Fabricio Adriana Wellington Viviane Nilson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denilson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denilson at #4234 in the United States.

What do Denilson and James mean?

Denilson means "son of Denis" (Portuguese/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denilson and James boy or girl names?

Denilson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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