James vs Kavion

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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Kavion

Boy #3,705 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American creation, gentle (from Kevin root)"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,705
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kav, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kavion Rank #3,705

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3705 for Kavion.

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

Kavion ___

  • Kavion James
  • Kavion Lee
  • Kavion Andre
  • Kavion Michael
  • Kavion Deon
  • Kavion Lamont

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kavion

Davion Zaire Kamari Janae Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kavion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kavion at #3705 in the United States.

What do James and Kavion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kavion means "modern American creation, gentle (from Kevin root)" (American origin).

Are James and Kavion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kavion is primarily a boy name.

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