James vs Khyrie

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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Khyrie

Boy #2,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English African American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,180
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khyrie Rank #2,180

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2180 for Khyrie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Khyrie ___

  • Khyrie James
  • Khyrie Anthony
  • Khyrie Lee
  • Khyrie Rashad
  • Khyrie Michael
  • Khyrie Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khyrie

Zaire Amari Demi Kairi Nyomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khyrie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khyrie at #2180 in the United States.

What do James and Khyrie mean?

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

Are James and Khyrie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khyrie is primarily a boy name.

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