Devyn vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devyn

Girl #1,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer, from the deep"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,148
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
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

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Popularity Comparison

Devyn Rank #1,148
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1148 for Devyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devyn ___

  • Devyn Grace
  • Devyn Marie
  • Devyn Leigh
  • Devyn Claire
  • Devyn Paige
  • Devyn Hope

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 Devyn

Riley Reagan Finley Brynn Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devyn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Devyn at #1148 in the United States.

What do Devyn and James mean?

Devyn means "little deer, from the deep" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devyn and James boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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