James vs Kysir

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
Kysir Rank #3,849

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3849 for Kysir.

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

Kysir ___

  • Kysir James
  • Kysir Lee
  • Kysir Michael
  • Kysir Anthony
  • Kysir Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kysir

Kyler Kaden Jaylen Amara Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kysir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kysir at #3849 in the United States.

What do James and Kysir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kysir means "emperor, ruler, caesar" (Latin via German origin).

Are James and Kysir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kysir is primarily a boy name.

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