James vs Kyire

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

James Rank #5
Kyire Rank #6,454

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6454 for Kyire.

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

Kyire ___

  • Kyire James
  • Kyire Michael
  • Kyire Alexander
  • Kyire Joseph
  • Kyire Thomas
  • Kyire Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyire

Zara Jade Layla Caleb Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyire more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyire at #6454 in the United States.

What do James and Kyire mean?

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

Are James and Kyire boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyire is primarily a boy name.

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