Django vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Django

Boy #39,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"I awake, I am awake"

Origin: Romani

Cultural Roots

Romani Belgian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,791
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan, Jango

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Django Rank #39,791
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39791 for Django.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Django ___

  • Django Blue
  • Django Lee
  • Django Rex
  • Django Wolf
  • Django Stone
  • Django Ray

James ___

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

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Bowie Hendrix Jagger Zephyr Ringo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Django or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Django at #39791 in the United States.

What do Django and James mean?

Django means "I awake, I am awake" (Romani origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Django and James boy or girl names?

Django is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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