James vs Kyree

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

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Kyree

Boy #803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Lord have mercy (liturgical)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#803
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Kye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyree Rank #803

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #803 for Kyree.

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

Kyree ___

  • Kyree James
  • Kyree Michael
  • Kyree Andre
  • Kyree Elijah
  • Kyree Damon
  • Kyree Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyree

Zara Anaya Tariq Zion Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyree more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyree at #803 in the United States.

What do James and Kyree mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyree means "Lord have mercy (liturgical)" (Greek origin).

Are James and Kyree boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyree is primarily a boy name.

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