Dleh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dleh

Boy #37,688 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gentle, humble"

Origin: Hmong

Cultural Roots

Hmong Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,688
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Dleh Rank #37,688
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37688 for Dleh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dleh ___

  • Dleh James
  • Dleh Lee
  • Dleh Vue
  • Dleh Yang
  • Dleh Vang

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 Dleh

Kue Yang Vue Yer Pao

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dleh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dleh at #37688 in the United States.

What do Dleh and James mean?

Dleh means "gentle, humble" (Hmong origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dleh and James boy or girl names?

Dleh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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