Denver 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

Denver Rank #487
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #487 for Denver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

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 Denver

Austin Phoenix Savannah Dakota Hudson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Denver and James mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denver and James boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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