Davon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Dave

Playground Safety Score

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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

Davon Rank #1,567
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1567 for Davon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davon ___

  • Davon James
  • Davon Michael
  • Davon Andre
  • Davon Lamar
  • Davon Rashad
  • Davon Elijah

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 Davon

Tyrese Malik Aaliyah Destiny Devonta

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davon at #1567 in the United States.

What do Davon and James mean?

Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davon and James boy or girl names?

Davon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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