Drevonn 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

Drevonn Rank #22,551
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22551 for Drevonn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drevonn ___

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James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drevonn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Drevonn at #22551 in the United States.

What do Drevonn and James mean?

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

Are Drevonn and James boy or girl names?

Drevonn is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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