Devonte vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devonte

Boy #1,673 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, deep valley warrior"

Origin: Celtic/English via African American

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,673
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dev, Von, D

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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

Devonte Rank #1,673
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1673 for Devonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devonte ___

  • Devonte James
  • Devonte Lee
  • Devonte Andre
  • Devonte Elijah
  • Devonte Marquis
  • Devonte 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 Devonte

Devante Darius Marcus Amara Imani

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devonte or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devonte at #1673 in the United States.

What do Devonte and James mean?

Devonte means "from Devon, deep valley warrior" (Celtic/English via African American origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devonte and James boy or girl names?

Devonte is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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