James vs Kyrie

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
Kyrie Rank #235

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #235 for Kyrie.

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

Kyrie ___

  • Kyrie James
  • Kyrie Isaiah
  • Kyrie Elijah
  • Kyrie Michael
  • Kyrie Andre
  • Kyrie Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyrie

Zion Isaiah Elijah Naomi Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyrie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyrie at #235 in the United States.

What do James and Kyrie mean?

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

Are James and Kyrie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyrie is primarily a boy name.

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