Daveon 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

Daveon Rank #5,552
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5552 for Daveon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daveon ___

  • Daveon James
  • Daveon Michael
  • Daveon Lee
  • Daveon Andre
  • Daveon Isaiah
  • Daveon Malik

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 Daveon

Jaylen Kameron Tyrese Aaliyah Imani

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daveon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daveon at #5552 in the United States.

What do Daveon and James mean?

Daveon means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daveon and James boy or girl names?

Daveon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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