James vs Lavoy

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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Lavoy

Boy #17,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the road, the path"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Cajun American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,197
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roy, Voy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lavoy Rank #17,197

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17197 for Lavoy.

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

Lavoy ___

  • Lavoy James
  • Lavoy Earl
  • Lavoy Wayne
  • Lavoy Ray
  • Lavoy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lavoy

Leroy Elroy Nadine Charlene Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lavoy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lavoy at #17197 in the United States.

What do James and Lavoy mean?

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

Are James and Lavoy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lavoy is primarily a boy name.

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