Denym 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

Denym Rank #3,286
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3286 for Denym.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denym ___

  • Denym James
  • Denym Cole
  • Denym Lee
  • Denym Ray
  • Denym Clark
  • Denym Wade

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denym or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Denym at #3286 in the United States.

What do Denym and James mean?

Denym means "from Nimes (fabric origin)" (French place name origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denym and James boy or girl names?

Denym is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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