James vs Shevy

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
Shevy Rank #4,020

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4020 for Shevy.

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

Shevy ___

  • Shevy Miriam
  • Shevy Leah
  • Shevy Rivka
  • Shevy Chana
  • Shevy Devorah
  • Shevy Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shevy

Batsheva Chana Dina Rivka Nechama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shevy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shevy at #4020 in the United States.

What do James and Shevy mean?

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

Are James and Shevy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shevy is primarily a girl name.

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