James vs Tayvion

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
Tayvion Rank #2,933

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2933 for Tayvion.

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

Tayvion ___

  • Tayvion James
  • Tayvion Andre
  • Tayvion Michael
  • Tayvion Lee
  • Tayvion Anthony
  • Tayvion Jamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tayvion

Tiana Malik Destiny Jaylen Kiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tayvion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tayvion at #2933 in the United States.

What do James and Tayvion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tayvion means "modern coined name" (American English origin).

Are James and Tayvion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tayvion is primarily a boy name.

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