Delvin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delvin

Boy #4,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright friend, fair valley"

Origin: Welsh/Old English

Cultural Roots

American African-American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,262
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Vin

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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

Delvin Rank #4,262
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4262 for Delvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delvin ___

  • Delvin James
  • Delvin Lee
  • Delvin Ray
  • Delvin Eugene
  • Delvin Thomas
  • Delvin Andre

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 Delvin

Melvin Alvin Marvin Bernice Lorraine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delvin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delvin at #4262 in the United States.

What do Delvin and James mean?

Delvin means "bright friend, fair valley" (Welsh/Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delvin and James boy or girl names?

Delvin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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