Devansh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devansh

Boy #1,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"part of God, divine fragment"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,853
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Ansh

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Devansh Rank #1,853
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1853 for Devansh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devansh ___

  • Devansh Raj
  • Devansh Kumar
  • Devansh Arjun
  • Devansh Kiran
  • Devansh Hari
  • Devansh Dhruv

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 Devansh

Arya Divya Aarav Riya Shivansh

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devansh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devansh at #1853 in the United States.

What do Devansh and James mean?

Devansh means "part of God, divine fragment" (Sanskrit origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devansh and James boy or girl names?

Devansh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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