James vs Kevon

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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Kevon

Boy #2,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,859
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kevon Rank #2,859

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2859 for Kevon.

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

Kevon ___

  • Kevon James
  • Kevon Andre
  • Kevon Marcus
  • Kevon Lamar
  • Kevon Anthony
  • Kevon Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kevon

Darnell Shayla Devon Brianna Terrell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kevon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kevon at #2859 in the United States.

What do James and Kevon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kevon means "handsome, gentle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kevon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kevon is primarily a boy name.

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