Davie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davie

Girl #3,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,080
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Day

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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

Davie Rank #3,080
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3080 for Davie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davie ___

  • Davie Rose
  • Davie Mae
  • Davie Jane
  • Davie Grace
  • Davie Louise
  • Davie Claire

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 Davie

Archie Robbie Elspeth Bonnie Hamish

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davie at #3080 in the United States.

What do Davie and James mean?

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

Are Davie and James boy or girl names?

Davie is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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