James vs Trever

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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Trever

Boy #6,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, big village"

Origin: Cornish/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,312
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trever Rank #6,312

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6312 for Trever.

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

Trever ___

  • Trever James
  • Trever Michael
  • Trever Lee
  • Trever Alan
  • Trever Scott
  • Trever Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trever

Connor Kyle Megan Brittany Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trever more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trever at #6312 in the United States.

What do James and Trever mean?

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

Are James and Trever boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trever is primarily a boy name.

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