Davin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davin

Boy #2,787 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew David

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,787
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dav, Dave

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Davin Rank #2,787
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2787 for Davin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davin ___

  • Davin James
  • Davin Thomas
  • Davin Cole
  • Davin Reid
  • Davin Grant
  • Davin Elliot

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davin

Evan Nolan Caden Mila Sierra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davin at #2787 in the United States.

What do Davin and James mean?

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

Are Davin and James boy or girl names?

Davin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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