Davit 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

Davit Rank #4,572
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4572 for Davit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davit ___

  • Davit Giorgi
  • Davit Nino
  • Davit Levan
  • Davit Irakli
  • Davit Zurab
  • Davit Vakhtang

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 Davit

Giorgi Nino Tamara Irakli Mariam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davit or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davit at #4572 in the United States.

What do Davit and James mean?

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

Are Davit and James boy or girl names?

Davit is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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