Devion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devion

Boy #6,282 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the deep valley (Devon region)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,282
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Devi

Playground Safety Score

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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

Devion Rank #6,282
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6282 for Devion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devion ___

  • Devion James
  • Devion Lee
  • Devion Michael
  • Devion Ray
  • Devion Andre
  • Devion Marcus

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devion at #6282 in the United States.

What do Devion and James mean?

Devion means "from the deep valley (Devon region)" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devion and James boy or girl names?

Devion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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