Davidson 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

Davidson Rank #5,723
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davidson ___

  • Davidson James
  • Davidson Cole
  • Davidson Reid
  • Davidson Grant
  • Davidson Lee
  • Davidson Scott

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 Davidson

Harrison Jefferson Jackson Emerson Addison

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and James mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davidson and James boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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