Duvid 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

Popularity Comparison

Duvid Rank #3,698
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3698 for Duvid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duvid ___

  • Duvid Moshe
  • Duvid Yosef
  • Duvid Avraham
  • Duvid Chaim
  • Duvid Leib
  • Duvid Shlomo

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 Duvid

Rivka Leah Shlomo Yosef Chana

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duvid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Duvid at #3698 in the United States.

What do Duvid and James mean?

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

Are Duvid and James boy or girl names?

Duvid is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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