James vs Myron

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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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Myron Rank #1,695

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1695 for Myron.

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

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Myron more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do James and Myron mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are James and Myron boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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