Deondre 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

Deondre Rank #3,570
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3570 for Deondre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deondre ___

  • Deondre James
  • Deondre Marcus
  • Deondre Xavier
  • Deondre Anthony
  • Deondre Isaiah
  • Deondre Emmanuel

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deondre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deondre at #3570 in the United States.

What do Deondre and James mean?

Deondre means "manly, strong" (Greek via French André origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deondre and James boy or girl names?

Deondre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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