Dominick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominick

Boy #552 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Lord, belonging to God"

Origin: Latin Dominicus

Cultural Roots

Italian English American Polish Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#552
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dom, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Dominick Rank #552
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #552 for Dominick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dominick ___

  • Dominick James
  • Dominick Anthony
  • Dominick Michael
  • Dominick Joseph
  • Dominick Vincent
  • Dominick Ray

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 Dominick

Marco Vincent Lucia Valentina Anthony

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dominick at #552 in the United States.

What do Dominick and James mean?

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

Are Dominick and James boy or girl names?

Dominick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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