Dov vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Dov Rank #1,409
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1409 for Dov.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dov ___

  • Dov Aryeh
  • Dov Moshe
  • Dov Yonatan
  • Dov Elan
  • Dov Chaim
  • Dov Shlomo

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 Dov

Aryeh Noa Tamar Roni Leah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dov or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dov at #1409 in the United States.

What do Dov and James mean?

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

Are Dov and James boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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