James vs Xhavier

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
Xhavier Rank #18,167

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18167 for Xhavier.

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

Xhavier ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Xhavier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Xhavier more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xhavier at #18167 in the United States.

What do James and Xhavier mean?

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

Are James and Xhavier boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Xhavier is primarily a boy name.

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