Dontre vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dontre Rank #27,636
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27636 for Dontre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dontre ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dontre

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dontre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dontre at #27636 in the United States.

What do Dontre and James mean?

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

Are Dontre and James boy or girl names?

Dontre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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