James vs Trevor

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

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Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trevor Rank #626

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #626 for Trevor.

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

Trevor ___

  • Trevor James
  • Trevor Scott
  • Trevor Michael
  • Trevor Lee
  • Trevor John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trevor

Ethan Logan Connor Paige Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trevor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trevor at #626 in the United States.

What do James and Trevor mean?

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

Are James and Trevor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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