Deverick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Deverick Rank #16,781
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16781 for Deverick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deverick ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Deverick

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deverick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deverick at #16781 in the United States.

What do Deverick and James mean?

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

Are Deverick and James boy or girl names?

Deverick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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