Dorothea 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

Dorothea Rank #2,064
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2064 for Dorothea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dorothea ___

  • Dorothea Rose
  • Dorothea Jane
  • Dorothea Mae
  • Dorothea Claire
  • Dorothea Elise
  • Dorothea Pearl

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 Dorothea

Beatrice Florence Theodore Clement Cecily

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorothea or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dorothea at #2064 in the United States.

What do Dorothea and James mean?

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

Are Dorothea and James boy or girl names?

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

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