Dejon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dejon Rank #4,829
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4829 for Dejon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dejon ___

  • Dejon Marcus
  • Dejon Andre
  • Dejon Lamar
  • Dejon James
  • Dejon Lee
  • Dejon Ray

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 Dejon

DeShawn Darius Jamila Destiny Marcus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dejon at #4829 in the United States.

What do Dejon and James mean?

Dejon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dejon and James boy or girl names?

Dejon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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