Devon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
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

Devon Rank #960
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #960 for Devon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

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 Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and James mean?

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

Are Devon and James boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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