Dionisio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dionisio

Boy #6,311 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Dionysus, of Dionysus"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Greek Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,311
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dioni, Dio, Dennis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Dionisio Rank #6,311
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6311 for Dionisio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dionisio ___

  • Dionisio Manuel
  • Dionisio Jose
  • Dionisio Alejandro
  • Dionisio Carlos
  • Dionisio Miguel
  • Dionisio 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 Dionisio

Ignacio Rodrigo Catalina Esperanza Marisol

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dionisio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dionisio at #6311 in the United States.

What do Dionisio and James mean?

Dionisio means "devoted to Dionysus, of Dionysus" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dionisio and James boy or girl names?

Dionisio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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