Davi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davi

Boy #1,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,403
Total SSA Count
133
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davi Rank #1,403
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1403 for Davi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davi ___

  • Davi Lukas
  • Davi Andre
  • Davi Miguel
  • Davi Leon
  • Davi Noah
  • Davi Mateus

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 Davi

Mateo Nico Lucas Luca Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davi at #1403 in the United States.

What do Davi and James mean?

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

Are Davi and James boy or girl names?

Davi is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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