Devonta vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devonta

Boy #5,364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Devon, creative modern coinage"

Origin: American English (African-American tradition)

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,364
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Von

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Devonta Rank #5,364
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5364 for Devonta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devonta ___

  • Devonta James
  • Devonta Michael
  • Devonta Andre
  • Devonta Leon
  • Devonta Xavier

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 Devonta or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devonta at #5364 in the United States.

What do Devonta and James mean?

Devonta means "of Devon, creative modern coinage" (American English (African-American tradition) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devonta and James boy or girl names?

Devonta is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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