Denim vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,115
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
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

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Popularity Comparison

Denim Rank #1,115
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1115 for Denim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denim ___

  • Denim James
  • Denim Cole
  • Denim River
  • Denim Lee
  • Denim Ray
  • Denim Jack

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 Denim

Wren Scout Sage Fox Reed

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and James mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denim and James boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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