Dontavius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dontavius

Boy #6,249 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble lord (compound creation)"

Origin: African-American (Latin/French roots)

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,249
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don, Tay, Tavius

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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

Dontavius Rank #6,249
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6249 for Dontavius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dontavius ___

  • Dontavius James
  • Dontavius Lee
  • Dontavius Ray
  • Dontavius Jerome
  • Dontavius Andre
  • Dontavius DeShawn

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Quantavious Devontae Trevion Jaquasha Lashonda

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dontavius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dontavius at #6249 in the United States.

What do Dontavius and James mean?

Dontavius means "noble lord (compound creation)" (African-American (Latin/French roots) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dontavius and James boy or girl names?

Dontavius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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