Dayvon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayvon

Boy #2,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Devon: from the Devon region"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,673
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Von

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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

Dayvon Rank #2,673
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2673 for Dayvon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayvon ___

  • Dayvon James
  • Dayvon Lee
  • Dayvon Andre
  • Dayvon Michael
  • Dayvon Alexander
  • Dayvon Ray

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dayvon

Tre Marquis Javion Keondre Destiny

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayvon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dayvon at #2673 in the United States.

What do Dayvon and James mean?

Dayvon means "variant of Devon: from the Devon region" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayvon and James boy or girl names?

Dayvon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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