James vs Kyre

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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Kyre

Boy #5,904 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

Cultural Roots

American English Greek-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,904
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyre Rank #5,904

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5904 for Kyre.

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

Kyre ___

  • Kyre James
  • Kyre Alexander
  • Kyre Thomas
  • Kyre Reid
  • Kyre Cole
  • Kyre Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyre

Kai Zane Brix Cade Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyre at #5904 in the United States.

What do James and Kyre mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyre means "Lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are James and Kyre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyre is primarily a boy name.

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