James vs Zavion

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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Zavion

Boy #1,930 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house (from Xavier root)"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,930
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zavi, Z, Vion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zavion Rank #1,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1930 for Zavion.

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

Zavion ___

  • Zavion James
  • Zavion Lee
  • Zavion Cole
  • Zavion Dre
  • Zavion Kai
  • Zavion Reese

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zavion

Kaiden Jaylen Malakai Zara Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zavion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zavion at #1930 in the United States.

What do James and Zavion mean?

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

Are James and Zavion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zavion is primarily a boy name.

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