James vs Jayvon

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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Jayvon

Boy #2,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, lively (Jay element)"

Origin: American/French

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,378
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jayvon Rank #2,378

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2378 for Jayvon.

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

Jayvon ___

  • Jayvon Malik
  • Jayvon Andre
  • Jayvon James
  • Jayvon Lee
  • Jayvon Michael
  • Jayvon Rashad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jayvon

Javontae DeShawn Kamari Aaliyah Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jayvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayvon at #2378 in the United States.

What do James and Jayvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayvon means "bright, lively (Jay element)" (American/French origin).

Are James and Jayvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayvon is primarily a boy name.

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