Dilan 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

Dilan Rank #661
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #661 for Dilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan 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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and James mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dilan and James boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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