James vs Trayvon

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

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Trayvon

Boy #2,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coined name, combination of Tray and Von"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,930
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tray, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trayvon Rank #2,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2930 for Trayvon.

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

Trayvon ___

  • Trayvon James
  • Trayvon Michael
  • Trayvon Andre
  • Trayvon Lee
  • Trayvon Anthony
  • Trayvon Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trayvon

Deja Malik Destiny Jaylen Kiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trayvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trayvon at #2930 in the United States.

What do James and Trayvon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trayvon means "modern coined name, combination of Tray and Von" (American English origin).

Are James and Trayvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trayvon is primarily a boy name.

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