James vs Lyham

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
Lyham Rank #14,175

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14175 for Lyham.

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

Lyham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lyham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lyham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lyham at #14175 in the United States.

What do James and Lyham mean?

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

Are James and Lyham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lyham is primarily a boy name.

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