Dodd vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dodd

Boy #15,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, short person"

Origin: Middle English nickname

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,900
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jettison Alana
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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

Dodd Rank #15,900
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15900 for Dodd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dodd ___

  • Dodd James
  • Dodd Allen
  • Dodd Wayne
  • Dodd Ray
  • Dodd Lee

James ___

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

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodd or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dodd at #15900 in the United States.

What do Dodd and James mean?

Dodd means "round, short person" (Middle English nickname origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dodd and James boy or girl names?

Dodd is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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