James vs Kayvon

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

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Kayvon

Boy #3,140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Saturn (planet), ancient and wise"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,140
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kay, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kayvon Rank #3,140

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3140 for Kayvon.

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

Kayvon ___

  • Kayvon Ali
  • Kayvon Reza
  • Kayvon Arash
  • Kayvon Darian
  • Kayvon Cyrus
  • Kayvon Kian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayvon

Darius Cyrus Arya Kian Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayvon at #3140 in the United States.

What do James and Kayvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayvon means "Saturn (planet), ancient and wise" (Persian origin).

Are James and Kayvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kayvon is primarily a boy name.

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