Dennon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennon

Boy #21,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,135
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Denny

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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

Dennon Rank #21,135
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21135 for Dennon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennon ___

  • Dennon James
  • Dennon Cole
  • Dennon Reed
  • Dennon Luke
  • Dennon Ray

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dennon

Lennon Brennan Declan Finn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dennon at #21135 in the United States.

What do Dennon and James mean?

Dennon means "from the valley settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennon and James boy or girl names?

Dennon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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