James vs Stevan

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

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Stevan

Boy #7,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Macedonian Bosnian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,481
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stev, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Stevan Rank #7,481

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7481 for Stevan.

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

Stevan ___

  • Stevan Milos
  • Stevan Aleksandar
  • Stevan James
  • Stevan Michael
  • Stevan Ivan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Stevan

Nikola Ivan Marija Ana Dragan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Stevan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stevan at #7481 in the United States.

What do James and Stevan mean?

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

Are James and Stevan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Stevan is primarily a boy name.

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