James vs Orvill

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Orvill Rank #28,433

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28433 for Orvill.

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

Orvill ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Orvill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Orvill more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Orvill at #28433 in the United States.

What do James and Orvill mean?

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

Are James and Orvill boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Orvill is primarily a boy name.

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