Devereux vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devereux

Boy #9,619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

French English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,619
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dev, Dex, Roux

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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

Devereux Rank #9,619
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9619 for Devereux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devereux ___

  • Devereux James
  • Devereux William
  • Devereux Edward
  • Devereux Charles
  • Devereux Henry

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 Devereux

Montgomery Pemberton Sinclair Wyndham Cordelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devereux or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devereux at #9619 in the United States.

What do Devereux and James mean?

Devereux means "From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree" (Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devereux and James boy or girl names?

Devereux is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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