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Davidjames

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-vid-JAYMZ /ˈdeɪ.vɪd.dʒeɪmz/Medium

Meaning: A compound name — David ('beloved', Hebrew) joined with James ('a supplanter; one who follows', from Jacob, Hebrew); both major biblical names; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved, plus a supplanter: Davidjames joins David and James. Stately, classic, and warm. We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA compound name — David ('beloved', Hebrew) joined with James ('a supplanter; one who follows', from Jacob, Hebrew); both major biblical names; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2025)#12466 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davidjames is a compound name — David ('beloved', Hebrew) joined with James ('a supplanter; one who follows', from Jacob, Hebrew); both major biblical names (we note the biblical link). A stately, classic name (said 'DAY-vid-JAYMZ').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a run-together double name. Rare, beloved-and-a-supplanter at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Davidjames joins David ('beloved') and James ('a supplanter') — both major biblical names — a stately double name (we note the biblical link; said 'DAY-vid-JAYMZ').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — David, James — compound name; biblical

Variations

David JamesDavidjame

Nicknames

DJDavid

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If you like Davidjames…

David— the first element
James— the second element
Johannes— shares Davidjames's Hebrew roots
Yohannes— the same biblical feel
Hovhannes— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davidjames mean?

Davidjames joins David ('beloved') and James ('a supplanter; one who follows'); both major biblical names. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Davidjames?

It's said DAY-vid-JAYMZ /ˈdeɪ.vɪd.dʒeɪmz/ — three syllables.

Is Davidjames a boy or girl name?

Davidjames is a boy's name.

How popular is Davidjames?

Davidjames is a very rare name in the U.S.

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