James vs Kayvion

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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Kayvion

Boy #3,674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"kind, gentle, handsome"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,674
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Vion, KV

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kayvion Rank #3,674

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3674 for Kayvion.

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

Kayvion ___

  • Kayvion James
  • Kayvion Andre
  • Kayvion Lee
  • Kayvion Michael
  • Kayvion Marcus
  • Kayvion Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayvion

Davion Tavion Kaylee Jayvion Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayvion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayvion at #3674 in the United States.

What do James and Kayvion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayvion means "kind, gentle, handsome" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Kayvion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kayvion is primarily a boy name.

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