Devvon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Devvon Rank #40,989
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40989 for Devvon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devvon ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Devvon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devvon at #40989 in the United States.

What do Devvon and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devvon and James boy or girl names?

Devvon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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