James vs Trevion

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trevion Rank #3,964

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3964 for Trevion.

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

Trevion ___

  • Trevion James
  • Trevion Lee
  • Trevion Michael
  • Trevion Anthony
  • Trevion Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trevion

Destiny Jaylen Tristan Aaliyah Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trevion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trevion at #3964 in the United States.

What do James and Trevion mean?

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

Are James and Trevion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trevion is primarily a boy name.

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