Cylus vs James

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

Cylus Rank #3,882
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3882 for Cylus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylus ___

  • Cylus James
  • Cylus Alexander
  • Cylus Reid
  • Cylus Thomas
  • Cylus Cole
  • Cylus Grant

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylus

Silas Cyrus Atlas Juno Lyra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cylus at #3882 in the United States.

What do Cylus and James mean?

Cylus means "man of the forest" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cylus and James boy or girl names?

Cylus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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