James vs Stephon

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
Stephon Rank #2,548

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2548 for Stephon.

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

Stephon ___

  • Stephon James
  • Stephon Marcus
  • Stephon Andre
  • Stephon Lee
  • Stephon Anthony
  • Stephon Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stephon

Darius Jasmine Marcus Destiny Lamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stephon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stephon at #2548 in the United States.

What do James and Stephon mean?

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

Are James and Stephon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stephon is primarily a boy name.

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