James vs Tayvon

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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Tayvon

Boy #4,213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"creative American name, rhythmic and strong"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,213
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tayvon Rank #4,213

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4213 for Tayvon.

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

Tayvon ___

  • Tayvon James
  • Tayvon Marcus
  • Tayvon Darius
  • Tayvon Andre
  • Tayvon Malik
  • Tayvon Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tayvon

Jayvon Davonte Kayvon Devin Rashad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tayvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tayvon at #4213 in the United States.

What do James and Tayvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tayvon means "creative American name, rhythmic and strong" (American English origin).

Are James and Tayvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tayvon is primarily a boy name.

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