Deontia 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

Deontia Rank #42,958
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42958 for Deontia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deontia ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Deontia

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deontia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deontia at #42958 in the United States.

What do Deontia and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deontia and James boy or girl names?

Deontia is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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