Dominic vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominic

Boy #108 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Sunday"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#108
Total SSA Count
3,290
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dom, Nic, Nick

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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

Dominic Rank #108
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #108 for Dominic.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dominic ___

  • Dominic James
  • Dominic Anthony
  • Dominic Michael
  • Dominic Joseph
  • Dominic Thomas
  • Dominic 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 Dominic

Sebastian Antonio Sophia Isabella Marco

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominic or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dominic at #108 in the United States.

What do Dominic and James mean?

Dominic means "born on Sunday" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dominic and James boy or girl names?

Dominic is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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