James vs Tevante

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
Tevante Rank #35,259

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35259 for Tevante.

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

Tevante ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tevante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tevante more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tevante at #35259 in the United States.

What do James and Tevante mean?

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

Are James and Tevante boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tevante is primarily a boy name.

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