James vs Quentavious

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
Quentavious Rank #6,455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6455 for Quentavious.

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

Quentavious ___

  • Quentavious James
  • Quentavious Lee
  • Quentavious Ray
  • Quentavious Michael
  • Quentavious Andre
  • Quentavious Jamal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quentavious

Precious Destiny Dontae Lashonda Tavion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quentavious more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quentavious at #6455 in the United States.

What do James and Quentavious mean?

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

Are James and Quentavious boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quentavious is primarily a boy name.

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