James vs Lavion

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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Lavion

Boy #24,763 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Possibly lion (from Levon/Leon) or a modern creative invention"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,763
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lav, Avi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lavion Rank #24,763

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24763 for Lavion.

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

Lavion ___

  • Lavion James
  • Lavion Deon
  • Lavion Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavion

Davion Tavion Lavell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavion at #24763 in the United States.

What do James and Lavion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lavion means "Possibly lion (from Levon/Leon) or a modern creative invention" (American origin).

Are James and Lavion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavion is primarily a boy name.

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