Hyrum vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hyrum Rank #2,693
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyrum ___

  • Hyrum Joseph
  • Hyrum James
  • Hyrum Clark
  • Hyrum David
  • Hyrum Lee
  • Hyrum Allen

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 Hyrum

Joseph Brigham Nephi Alma Emma

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyrum or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hyrum and James mean?

Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hyrum and James boy or girl names?

Hyrum is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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