Avett 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

Avett Rank #3,874
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3874 for Avett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avett ___

  • Avett James
  • Avett Cole
  • Avett Lee
  • Avett Reid
  • Avett Blake

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 Avett

Beckett Emmett Hadley Wyatt Everly

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avett or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avett at #3874 in the United States.

What do Avett and James mean?

Avett means "modern surname-style name" (American English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avett and James boy or girl names?

Avett is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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