Denny vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
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

Denny Rank #4,471
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4471 for Denny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denny ___

  • Denny James
  • Denny Ray
  • Denny Lee
  • Denny Alan
  • Denny Scott
  • Denny Wayne

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 Denny

Benny Lenny Kenny Ronnie Donnie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and James mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denny and James boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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