Hyun 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

Hyun Rank #28,211
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28211 for Hyun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyun ___

  • Hyun Ji
  • Hyun Soo
  • Hyun Ae
  • Hyun Grace
  • Hyun Lee

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 Hyun

Jiwoo Minjun Soojin Jaewon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyun or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hyun at #28211 in the United States.

What do Hyun and James mean?

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

Are Hyun and James boy or girl names?

Hyun is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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