James vs Nevin

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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Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nevin Rank #3,361

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3361 for Nevin.

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

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nevin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do James and Nevin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Nevin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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