James vs Kavin

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
Kavin Rank #4,332

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4332 for Kavin.

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

Kavin ___

  • Kavin Raja
  • Kavin Kumar
  • Kavin Raj
  • Kavin Nathan
  • Kavin Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kavin

Kavya Kiran Priya Arjun Deepa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kavin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kavin at #4332 in the United States.

What do James and Kavin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kavin means "poet" (Tamil origin).

Are James and Kavin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kavin is primarily a boy name.

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