Dolores vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dolores

Girl #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,167
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lola, Lolita, Dee

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

Dolores Rank #3,167
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3167 for Dolores.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dolores ___

  • Dolores Grace
  • Dolores Mae
  • Dolores Rose
  • Dolores Ann
  • Dolores Elena
  • Dolores Carmen

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 Dolores

Carmen Esperanza Rosario Isabel Luis

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolores or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dolores at #3167 in the United States.

What do Dolores and James mean?

Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dolores and James boy or girl names?

Dolores is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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