James vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish French English Portuguese

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James Rank #5

Xavier Rank #102

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #102 for Xavier.

Is James or Xavier more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do James and Xavier mean?

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

Are James and Xavier boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.