James vs Treyvon

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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Treyvon

Boy #2,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, settlement (via Trevor)"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,634
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trey, Von

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Treyvon Rank #2,634

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2634 for Treyvon.

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

Treyvon ___

  • Treyvon James
  • Treyvon Darius
  • Treyvon Michael
  • Treyvon Antoine
  • Treyvon Ray
  • Treyvon Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Treyvon

Devonte Marcus Zaria Janae Dominique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Treyvon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Treyvon at #2634 in the United States.

What do James and Treyvon mean?

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

Are James and Treyvon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Treyvon is primarily a boy name.

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