James vs Xaivius

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Xaivius Rank #6,532

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6532 for Xaivius.

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

Xaivius ___

  • Xaivius James
  • Xaivius Lee
  • Xaivius Michael
  • Xaivius Alexander
  • Xaivius Dion
  • Xaivius Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xaivius

Zara Zyra Zion Orion Titan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xaivius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xaivius at #6532 in the United States.

What do James and Xaivius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xaivius means "the new house" (Basque origin).

Are James and Xaivius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xaivius is primarily a boy name.

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