James vs Melvon

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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Melvon

Boy #38,390 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Council friend; chief; variant of Melvin"

Origin: Old English/Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Melvon Rank #38,390

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38390 for Melvon.

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

Melvon ___

  • Melvon Lee
  • Melvon Ray
  • Melvon James
  • Melvon Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Melvon

Delvin Marvin Calvin Kelvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Melvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Melvon at #38390 in the United States.

What do James and Melvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Melvon means "Council friend; chief; variant of Melvin" (Old English/Celtic origin).

Are James and Melvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Melvon is primarily a boy name.

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