Flavel vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flavel

Boy #19,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yellow-haired, golden"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,445
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Flave, Flav

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flavel Rank #19,445
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flavel ___

  • Flavel John
  • Flavel Thomas
  • Flavel Edward
  • Flavel Henry
  • Flavel George
  • Flavel Richard

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 Flavel

Flavius Cornelius Caspian Percival Sylvester

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flavel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Flavel and James mean?

Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flavel and James boy or girl names?

Flavel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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