Dovid vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dovid

Boy #1,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,302
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dov, Dovi

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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

Dovid Rank #1,302
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1302 for Dovid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dovid ___

  • Dovid Moshe
  • Dovid Yosef
  • Dovid Aaron
  • Dovid Chaim
  • Dovid Baruch
  • Dovid Menachem

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 Dovid

Moshe Shmuel Rivka Chaya Miriam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dovid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dovid at #1302 in the United States.

What do Dovid and James mean?

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

Are Dovid and James boy or girl names?

Dovid is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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