Devante vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devante

Boy #2,631 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring, steadfast (via Dante)"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,631
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Dee, Vante

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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

Devante Rank #2,631
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2631 for Devante.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devante ___

  • Devante James
  • Devante Michael
  • Devante Antonio
  • Devante Xavier
  • Devante Lamar
  • Devante Ray

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 Devante

Dominique Marcus Darius Amara Janae

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devante or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devante at #2631 in the United States.

What do Devante and James mean?

Devante means "enduring, steadfast (via Dante)" (Italian/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devante and James boy or girl names?

Devante is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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