Dejonte 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

Dejonte Rank #35,207
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35207 for Dejonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dejonte ___

  • Dejonte Marcus
  • Dejonte James
  • Dejonte Andre
  • Dejonte Lamar
  • Dejonte Xavier
  • Dejonte Isaiah

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 Dejonte

Devonte DeShawn Marquis Kaleah Jada

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejonte or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dejonte at #35207 in the United States.

What do Dejonte and James mean?

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

Are Dejonte and James boy or girl names?

Dejonte is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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