James vs Travon

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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Travon

Boy #3,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, big village"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,498
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tray, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Travon Rank #3,498

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3498 for Travon.

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

Travon ___

  • Travon James
  • Travon Michael
  • Travon Lee
  • Travon Darius
  • Travon Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Travon

Darius Marcus Jasmine Tierra Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Travon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Travon at #3498 in the United States.

What do James and Travon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Travon means "large homestead, big village" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Travon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Travon is primarily a boy name.

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