James vs Latavius

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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Latavius

Boy #6,473 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American invention with Latin roots"

Origin: African American/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,473
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tay, Tavius, Tav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Latavius Rank #6,473

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6473 for Latavius.

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

Latavius ___

  • Latavius James
  • Latavius Dion
  • Latavius Andre
  • Latavius Marcus
  • Latavius DeShawn
  • Latavius Lamont

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Latavius

Demarion Kendarius Tyrese Javion Amaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Latavius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Latavius at #6473 in the United States.

What do James and Latavius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Latavius means "modern American invention with Latin roots" (African American/Latin origin).

Are James and Latavius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Latavius is primarily a boy name.

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