Dodge vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dodge

Boy #5,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Roger, famous spear"

Origin: English medieval surname

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,027
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dod, Doy, Doie

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

Dodge Rank #5,027
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5027 for Dodge.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dodge ___

  • Dodge James
  • Dodge Lee
  • Dodge Allen
  • Dodge Ray
  • Dodge Scott
  • Dodge Wayne

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodge or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dodge at #5027 in the United States.

What do Dodge and James mean?

Dodge means "son of Roger, famous spear" (English medieval surname origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dodge and James boy or girl names?

Dodge is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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