Dominik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominik

Boy #1,047 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Lord's day (Sunday)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech German Slovak Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,047
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dom, Nik, 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

Dominik Rank #1,047
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1047 for Dominik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dominik ___

  • Dominik James
  • Dominik Alexander
  • Dominik Michael
  • Dominik Xavier
  • Dominik Leo
  • Dominik Joseph

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dominik

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dominik at #1047 in the United States.

What do Dominik and James mean?

Dominik means "of the Lord's day (Sunday)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dominik and James boy or girl names?

Dominik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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