Donte vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donte

Boy #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,984
Total SSA Count
79
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

Donte Rank #1,984
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1984 for Donte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donte ___

  • Donte James
  • Donte Michael
  • Donte Anthony
  • Donte Ray
  • Donte Xavier
  • Donte Leon

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 Donte

Marcus Adriana Dante Jasmine Dominic

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donte or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Donte at #1984 in the United States.

What do Donte and James mean?

Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donte and James boy or girl names?

Donte is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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