Diana vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diana

Girl #243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Romanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,293
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Di, Dee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diana Rank #243
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #243 for Diana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diana ___

  • Diana Rose
  • Diana Marie
  • Diana Lynn
  • Diana Grace
  • Diana Victoria
  • Diana Elizabeth

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 Diana

Victoria Helena Charlotte James William

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diana or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Diana at #243 in the United States.

What do Diana and James mean?

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

Are Diana and James boy or girl names?

Diana is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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