Cyprus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyprus

Boy #4,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Cyprus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,267
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy, Cip

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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

Cyprus Rank #4,267
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4267 for Cyprus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyprus ___

  • Cyprus James
  • Cyprus Lee
  • Cyprus River
  • Cyprus Stone
  • Cyprus Reid
  • Cyprus Hawk

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 Cyprus

Atlas Caspian Zara Indigo Rio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyprus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cyprus at #4267 in the United States.

What do Cyprus and James mean?

Cyprus means "from the island of Cyprus" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyprus and James boy or girl names?

Cyprus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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