Devontae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devontae

Boy #2,918 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the deep valley, Devon land"

Origin: Celtic/English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,918
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Tae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Devontae →

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
Full profile for James →

Popularity Comparison

Devontae Rank #2,918
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2918 for Devontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devontae ___

  • Devontae James
  • Devontae Andre
  • Devontae Marcus
  • Devontae Lamar
  • Devontae Xavier
  • Devontae Isaiah

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 Devontae

Darius Malik Janiyah Amara Jordan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devontae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devontae at #2918 in the United States.

What do Devontae and James mean?

Devontae means "from the deep valley, Devon land" (Celtic/English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devontae and James boy or girl names?

Devontae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

James vs Devontae Devontae vs Nabil Devontae vs Cloud Devontae vs Alexei Devontae vs Wheeler
← Full profile: Devontae ← Full profile: James Browse all baby names