James vs Tevin

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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Tevin

Boy #2,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,696
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tev, T

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tevin Rank #2,696

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2696 for Tevin.

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

Tevin ___

  • Tevin James
  • Tevin Michael
  • Tevin Andre
  • Tevin Lamar
  • Tevin Dion
  • Tevin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tevin

Devin Darius Marcus Aaliyah Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tevin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tevin at #2696 in the United States.

What do James and Tevin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tevin means "possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)" (Irish origin).

Are James and Tevin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tevin is primarily a boy name.

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