James vs Tevita

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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Tevita

Boy #4,905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew (via Fijian/Tongan adaptation of David)

Cultural Roots

Fijian Tongan Samoan Pacific Islander New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,905
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tev, Vita

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tevita Rank #4,905

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4905 for Tevita.

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

Tevita ___

  • Tevita Sione
  • Tevita Latu
  • Tevita Filipe
  • Tevita Jonah
  • Tevita Samuel
  • Tevita Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tevita

Lotu Sina Filemu Lesila Lani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tevita more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tevita at #4905 in the United States.

What do James and Tevita mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tevita means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew (via Fijian/Tongan adaptation of David) origin).

Are James and Tevita boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tevita is primarily a boy name.

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