Deven vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deven

Boy #2,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godlike"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,622
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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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

Deven Rank #2,622
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2622 for Deven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deven ___

  • Deven Michael
  • Deven James
  • Deven Alexander
  • Deven Patrick
  • Deven Thomas
  • Deven Aiden

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deven or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deven at #2622 in the United States.

What do Deven and James mean?

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

Are Deven and James boy or girl names?

Deven is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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