James vs Trayvond

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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Trayvond

Boy #3,712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American creation (Trevor root: large homestead)"

Origin: American/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,712
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tray, Vond

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trayvond Rank #3,712

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3712 for Trayvond.

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

Trayvond ___

  • Trayvond James
  • Trayvond Michael
  • Trayvond Andre
  • Trayvond Lee
  • Trayvond Darnell
  • Trayvond Lorenzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trayvond

Davion Kavion Destiny Jaylen Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trayvond more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trayvond at #3712 in the United States.

What do James and Trayvond mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trayvond means "modern American creation (Trevor root: large homestead)" (American/Welsh origin).

Are James and Trayvond boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trayvond is primarily a boy name.

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