Dimas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dimas

Boy #4,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunset, west (where sun sets)"

Origin: Greek (dysmé)

Cultural Roots

Hispanic Brazilian Filipino Portuguese Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,263
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dimi, Di

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

Dimas Rank #4,263
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4263 for Dimas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimas ___

  • Dimas Santos
  • Dimas Rivera
  • Dimas Jesus
  • Dimas Angel
  • Dimas Miguel
  • Dimas Rafael

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 Dimas

Pablo Felipe Matias Rodrigo Carmen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dimas at #4263 in the United States.

What do Dimas and James mean?

Dimas means "sunset, west (where sun sets)" (Greek (dysmé) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimas and James boy or girl names?

Dimas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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