Dora vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dor, Dorie, Dodo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dora Rank #2,603
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2603 for Dora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dora ___

  • Dora Rose
  • Dora Jane
  • Dora Mae
  • Dora Grace
  • Dora Louise
  • Dora Elise

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 Dora

Cora Nora Flora Mabel Ada

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dora or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Dora and James mean?

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

Are Dora and James boy or girl names?

Dora is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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