Daven vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,602
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Daven Rank #4,602
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4602 for Daven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daven ___

  • Daven James
  • Daven Lee
  • Daven Michael
  • Daven Thomas
  • Daven Reid
  • Daven Cole

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 Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Daven and James mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daven and James boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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