James vs Lavon

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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Lavon

Boy #3,345 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, pure"

Origin: Hebrew lavan

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,345
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Vonne

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lavon Rank #3,345

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3345 for Lavon.

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

Lavon ___

  • Lavon James
  • Lavon Ray
  • Lavon Michael
  • Lavon Anthony
  • Lavon Earl
  • Lavon Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavon

Devonte Marlon Damon Shavonne Latrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavon at #3345 in the United States.

What do James and Lavon mean?

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

Are James and Lavon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavon is primarily a boy name.

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