James vs Latavion

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
Latavion Rank #9,986

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9986 for Latavion.

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

Latavion ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Latavion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Latavion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Latavion at #9986 in the United States.

What do James and Latavion mean?

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

Are James and Latavion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Latavion is primarily a boy name.

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