James vs Kyron

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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Kyron

Boy #1,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,796
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Ron

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyron Rank #1,796

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1796 for Kyron.

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

Kyron ___

  • Kyron James
  • Kyron Lee
  • Kyron Michael
  • Kyron Patrick
  • Kyron Joseph
  • Kyron Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyron

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyron at #1796 in the United States.

What do James and Kyron mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyron means "dark one, little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kyron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kyron is primarily a boy name.

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