James vs Treva

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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Treva

Boy #17,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"homestead, settlement"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

Cornish Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,070
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Treva Rank #17,070

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17070 for Treva.

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

Treva ___

  • Treva James
  • Treva Lee
  • Treva Dale
  • Treva Earl
  • Treva Roy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Treva

Trevor Trevin Deva Reva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Treva more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Treva at #17070 in the United States.

What do James and Treva mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Treva means "homestead, settlement" (Cornish origin).

Are James and Treva boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Treva is primarily a boy name.

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