Dion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di

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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

Dion Rank #1,119
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1119 for Dion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dion ___

  • Dion Michael
  • Dion James
  • Dion Alexander
  • Dion Andrew
  • Dion Thomas
  • Dion Marcus

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 Dion

Leon Marcus Nadia Elena Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Dion and James mean?

Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dion and James boy or girl names?

Dion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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