Dionysius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dionysius

Boy #15,478 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Early Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,478
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dion, Dio, Den

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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

Dionysius Rank #15,478
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15478 for Dionysius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dionysius ___

  • Dionysius Paul
  • Dionysius Mark
  • Dionysius John
  • Dionysius Sebastian
  • Dionysius Theodore

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dionysius

Maximilianus Aurelius Thaddeus Perpetua

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dionysius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dionysius at #15478 in the United States.

What do Dionysius and James mean?

Dionysius means "of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dionysius and James boy or girl names?

Dionysius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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