Doremus 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

Doremus Rank #28,184
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28184 for Doremus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doremus ___

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 Doremus

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doremus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Doremus at #28184 in the United States.

What do Doremus and James mean?

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

Are Doremus and James boy or girl names?

Doremus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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