Denney 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

Denney Rank #42,420
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42420 for Denney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denney ___

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 Denney

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denney or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denney at #42420 in the United States.

What do Denney and James mean?

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

Are Denney and James boy or girl names?

Denney is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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