Devaughn vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,462
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Vaughn

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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

Devaughn Rank #4,462
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devaughn ___

  • Devaughn James
  • Devaughn Michael
  • Devaughn Andre
  • Devaughn Lee
  • Devaughn Ray
  • Devaughn Allen

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and James mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devaughn and James boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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