Haven vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Girl #202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, sanctuary"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#202
Total SSA Count
1,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hav

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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

Haven Rank #202
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

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 Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Haven and James mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haven and James boy or girl names?

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

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