Tyler vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Tyler Rank #191

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and James mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tyler and James boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.