James vs Myers

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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Myers

Boy #3,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steward, estate manager"

Origin: Middle High German

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,336
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Mye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Myers Rank #3,336

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3336 for Myers.

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

Myers ___

  • Myers James
  • Myers Cole
  • Myers Lee
  • Myers Lane
  • Myers Reed
  • Myers Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Myers

Hayes Brooks Pierce Beckett Reeves

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Myers more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myers at #3336 in the United States.

What do James and Myers mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myers means "steward, estate manager" (Middle High German origin).

Are James and Myers boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myers is primarily a boy name.

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