James vs Myra

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

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Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Myra Rank #645

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #645 for Myra.

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

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Myra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do James and Myra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are James and Myra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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