Davonte vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davonte

Boy #2,931 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, modern coined name"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,931
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Von, Vonnie, 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

Davonte Rank #2,931
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2931 for Davonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davonte ___

  • Davonte James
  • Davonte Andre
  • Davonte Lee
  • Davonte Marcus
  • Davonte Lamar
  • Davonte Jamal

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 Davonte

Kiara Malik Destiny Jaylen Tiana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davonte or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davonte at #2931 in the United States.

What do Davonte and James mean?

Davonte means "beloved, modern coined name" (American English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davonte and James boy or girl names?

Davonte is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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