Devin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devin

Boy #516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fawn"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
593
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

Devin Rank #516
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #516 for Devin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

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 Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and James mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devin and James boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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