Davy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave

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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

Davy Rank #2,844
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2844 for Davy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

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 Davy

Bobby Tommy Ricky Susie Peggy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Davy and James mean?

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

Are Davy and James boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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