James vs Kyce

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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Kyce

Boy #3,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vigilant in battle (from Casey/Cathasach root)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,932
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyce Rank #3,932

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3932 for Kyce.

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

Kyce ___

  • Kyce Alexander
  • Kyce James
  • Kyce Elliott
  • Kyce William
  • Kyce Michael
  • Kyce Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyce

Kade Kace Zane Blaze Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyce more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyce at #3932 in the United States.

What do James and Kyce mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyce means "vigilant in battle (from Casey/Cathasach root)" (Irish origin).

Are James and Kyce boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyce is primarily a boy name.

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