James vs Jayvion

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

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Jayvion

Boy #1,995 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented American name"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,995
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Jayv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jayvion Rank #1,995

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1995 for Jayvion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jayvion ___

  • Jayvion Michael
  • Jayvion Andre
  • Jayvion James
  • Jayvion Antonio
  • Jayvion Malik
  • Jayvion Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jayvion

Journee Amari Zion Kamari Nylah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jayvion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayvion at #1995 in the United States.

What do James and Jayvion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayvion means "modern invented American name" (American origin).

Are James and Jayvion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayvion is primarily a boy name.

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