James vs Travion

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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Travion

Boy #4,850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"traveler, crossroads"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,850
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tray, Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Travion Rank #4,850

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4850 for Travion.

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

Travion ___

  • Travion James
  • Travion Lee
  • Travion Xavier
  • Travion Michael
  • Travion Deon
  • Travion Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Travion

Damien Marquis Aaliyah Destiny Jaylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Travion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Travion at #4850 in the United States.

What do James and Travion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Travion means "traveler, crossroads" (American English origin).

Are James and Travion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Travion is primarily a boy name.

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