Dom vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dom

Boy #3,814 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"belonging to the Lord"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Dom Rank #3,814
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3814 for Dom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dom ___

  • Dom James
  • Dom Michael
  • Dom Thomas
  • Dom Patrick
  • Dom Alexander

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 Dom

Luca Marco Isabella Sofia Nico

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dom or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dom at #3814 in the United States.

What do Dom and James mean?

Dom means "belonging to the Lord" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dom and James boy or girl names?

Dom is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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