Guye 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

Guye Rank #29,489
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29489 for Guye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guye ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Guye

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guye or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guye at #29489 in the United States.

What do Guye and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guye and James boy or girl names?

Guye is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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