James vs Jevon

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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jevon Rank #3,406

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3406 for Jevon.

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

Jevon ___

  • Jevon Michael
  • Jevon James
  • Jevon Lee
  • Jevon Ray
  • Jevon Thomas
  • Jevon Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jevon

Devon Evan Darian Marcus Sierra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jevon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jevon at #3406 in the United States.

What do James and Jevon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jevon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jevon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jevon is primarily a boy name.

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