Davontae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davontae

Boy #5,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via David

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,827
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Von, Tae

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Davontae Rank #5,827
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5827 for Davontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davontae ___

  • Davontae James
  • Davontae Lee
  • Davontae Andre
  • Davontae Marcus
  • Davontae Ray
  • Davontae Lamar

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Devante Jaheim Keondra Brianna Tremaine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davontae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davontae at #5827 in the United States.

What do Davontae and James mean?

Davontae means "beloved, gift of God" (Hebrew via David origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davontae and James boy or girl names?

Davontae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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