James vs Johndavid

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

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Johndavid

Boy #4,475 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (John) + beloved (David)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,475
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
JD, Johnny, John D.

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Johndavid Rank #4,475

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4475 for Johndavid.

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

Johndavid ___

  • Johndavid Lee
  • Johndavid Wayne
  • Johndavid Ray
  • Johndavid Allen
  • Johndavid Earl
  • Johndavid Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Johndavid

MaryBeth JoAnna RuthAnn BillyJoe BobbyRay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Johndavid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johndavid at #4475 in the United States.

What do James and Johndavid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Johndavid means "God is gracious (John) + beloved (David)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Johndavid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Johndavid is primarily a boy name.

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