James vs Raymon

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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Raymon

Boy #5,502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish English French Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,502
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Raye, Mon

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raymon Rank #5,502

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5502 for Raymon.

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

Raymon ___

  • Raymon James
  • Raymon Lee
  • Raymon Michael
  • Raymon Anthony
  • Raymon David
  • Raymon Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raymon

Donna Sandra Kevin Glenn Diane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raymon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raymon at #5502 in the United States.

What do James and Raymon mean?

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

Are James and Raymon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raymon is primarily a boy name.

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