Dontae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dontae

Boy #2,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,977
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don

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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

Dontae Rank #2,977
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2977 for Dontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dontae ___

  • Dontae James
  • Dontae Ray
  • Dontae Marcus
  • Dontae Andre
  • Dontae Lee
  • Dontae Lamar

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dontae

Shauntae Monique Darius Tamara Lashawn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dontae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dontae at #2977 in the United States.

What do Dontae and James mean?

Dontae means "enduring, steadfast" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dontae and James boy or girl names?

Dontae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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