James vs Trevin

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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Trevin

Boy #4,153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large settlement, big homestead"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,153
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev, Tre

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trevin Rank #4,153

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4153 for Trevin.

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

Trevin ___

  • Trevin James
  • Trevin Cole
  • Trevin Alexander
  • Trevin Michael
  • Trevin Daniel
  • Trevin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trevin

Logan Mason Caleb Jaylen Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trevin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trevin at #4153 in the United States.

What do James and Trevin mean?

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

Are James and Trevin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trevin is primarily a boy name.

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