Avon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avon

Boy #5,357 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh British Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,357
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Av

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

Avon Rank #5,357
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5357 for Avon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avon ___

  • Avon James
  • Avon William
  • Avon River
  • Avon Lee
  • Avon Grey
  • Avon Thomas

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 Avon

Wren Brynn Calder Elowen Rowan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avon at #5357 in the United States.

What do Avon and James mean?

Avon means "river" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avon and James boy or girl names?

Avon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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