Dillan 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

Dillan Rank #2,887
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillan ___

  • Dillan James
  • Dillan Lee
  • Dillan Thomas
  • Dillan Michael
  • Dillan Owen
  • Dillan Rhys

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 Dillan

Brennan Kieran Declan Sienna Bryn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and James mean?

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

Are Dillan and James boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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