Dylam vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylam

Boy #5,101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,101
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl, Dy

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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

Dylam Rank #5,101
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5101 for Dylam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylam ___

  • Dylam James
  • Dylam Thomas
  • Dylam Michael
  • Dylam Ryan
  • Dylam Lee
  • Dylam Alexander

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 Dylam

Regan Rowan Brennan Caden Elin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dylam at #5101 in the United States.

What do Dylam and James mean?

Dylam means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylam and James boy or girl names?

Dylam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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