James vs Trevon

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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Trevon

Boy #1,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

African-American American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,921
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev, Tre

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trevon Rank #1,921

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1921 for Trevon.

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

Trevon ___

  • Trevon James
  • Trevon Michael
  • Trevon Andre
  • Trevon Lamar
  • Trevon Isaiah
  • Trevon Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trevon

Jaylen Malik Destiny Aaliyah Devonte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trevon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trevon at #1921 in the United States.

What do James and Trevon mean?

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

Are James and Trevon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trevon is primarily a boy name.

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