James vs Xavion

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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Xavion

Boy #1,706 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,706
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xav, Zav, Vion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Xavion Rank #1,706

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1706 for Xavion.

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

Xavion ___

  • Xavion James
  • Xavion Michael
  • Xavion Andre
  • Xavion Isaiah
  • Xavion Darius
  • Xavion Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xavion

Zion Orion Damian Aria Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xavion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xavion at #1706 in the United States.

What do James and Xavion mean?

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

Are James and Xavion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xavion is primarily a boy name.

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