Hyon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyon

Boy #40,314 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Virtuous, worthy, able"

Origin: Korean

Cultural Roots

Korean East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,314
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Hyon Rank #40,314
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40314 for Hyon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyon ___

  • Hyon Jun
  • Hyon Woo
  • Hyon Sung
  • Hyon Ki

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 Hyon

Joon Sung Minho Jihoon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hyon at #40314 in the United States.

What do Hyon and James mean?

Hyon means "Virtuous, worthy, able" (Korean origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hyon and James boy or girl names?

Hyon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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