Davion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dav, Davi, Davy

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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

Davion Rank #1,240
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1240 for Davion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davion ___

  • Davion Lee
  • Davion James
  • Davion Michael
  • Davion Andre
  • Davion Jamal
  • Davion Ray

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 Davion

Jaylen Kamari Zion Amara Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davion at #1240 in the United States.

What do Davion and James mean?

Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davion and James boy or girl names?

Davion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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