Devereaux vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devereaux

Boy #4,598 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Evreux, from the Evreux region"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

French English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,598
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dev, Dex

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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

Devereaux Rank #4,598
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4598 for Devereaux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devereaux ___

  • Devereaux James
  • Devereaux Cole
  • Devereaux Raphael
  • Devereaux Louis
  • Devereaux Pierce
  • Devereaux Lane

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Devereaux

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devereaux or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devereaux at #4598 in the United States.

What do Devereaux and James mean?

Devereaux means "from Evreux, from the Evreux region" (French/Norman origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devereaux and James boy or girl names?

Devereaux is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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