James vs Xayvion

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
Xayvion Rank #4,357

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4357 for Xayvion.

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

Xayvion ___

  • Xayvion James
  • Xayvion Lee
  • Xayvion Michael
  • Xayvion Alexander
  • Xayvion Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xayvion

Zara Amara Kairo Lyric Tavion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xayvion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xayvion at #4357 in the United States.

What do James and Xayvion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Xayvion means "new house, new home" (Basque (Xavier root) origin).

Are James and Xayvion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xayvion is primarily a boy name.

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