Devine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devine

Boy #6,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of little fawn"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,881
Total SSA Count
13
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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devine Rank #6,881
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6881 for Devine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devine ___

  • Devine Michael
  • Devine Patrick
  • Devine James
  • Devine Lee
  • Devine Ray

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 Devine

Declan Ronan Keiran Sienna Brigid

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devine at #6881 in the United States.

What do Devine and James mean?

Devine means "descendant of little fawn" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devine and James boy or girl names?

Devine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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